lo que se dice

lo que se dice
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. what you'd call
Marisa no es lo que se dice muy trabajadora, pero es muy simpática.Marisa's not what you'd call hardworking, but she's really nice.
b. exactly
Bueno, mi sueldo no es lo que se dice alto, pero me las arreglo.Well, my salary's not exactly high, but I get by.
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