better than a kick in the pants

better than a kick in the pants

cliché Not especially desirable, beneficial, or worthy of excitement, but still better than nothing; it could be worse. I mean, it was nice of him, but what will I do with a bowling ball? Oh well, better than a kick in the pants, I suppose! A: "Twenty long years of service, and all they're giving me is this cheap watch!" B: "Still, it's better than a kick in the pants!" They're offering us $1,000 per person for the settlement. It's not much, but I guess it's better than a kick in the pants.
See also: better, kick, pant
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • better than a poke in the eye (with a sharp stick)
  • rusty
  • be careful what you wish for(, it might (just) come true)
  • a sight to behold
  • (good) black don't crack
  • computer says no
  • have a nice day
  • Have a nice day!
  • strong silent type