better than nothing

Alternatively, even if lower-grade filters are the only ones in stock in stores or online, some filtration is much better than nothing.

This discount is usually worth 0.25% — not a lot, but better than nothing.

He has finally been persuaded that a bin-bag gilet is better than nothing.

Some journalists and publishers say the deal is better than nothing.

“If they are able to capture some of the growing water and clean it and return to the community, that’s better than nothing, but I think it’s not really reducing the actual consumption,” Ren said.