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better than a poke in the eye with a blunt stick 

Phrase describing a situation that isn't very good, but could be worse.
How was your holiday visiting your grandma?

Better than a poke in the eye with a blunt stick.

Better than a poke in the eye with a burnt stick 

Pier: How was last night's SSS?
Chappo: Better than a poke in the eye with a burnt stick.