lacking in some desired property (size, usefulness, etc.)
あってない
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lacking in some desired property (size, usefulness, etc.)
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この店のサービスは有って無いようなものなので、あまり期待しない方がいい。
The service at this store is practically non-existent, so it's better not to expect much.
その国の言論の自由は、形だけ有って無いも同然だ。
Freedom of speech in that country exists only in form, but is virtually non-existent.
彼の謝罪は、心からではないため、有って無いも同然だった。
His apology was not from the heart, so it was as good as non-existent.
このプロジェクトの予算は有って無いようなもので、資金繰りに苦労している。
The budget for this project is practically non-existent, and we are struggling with funding.
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