perfectly fine

Definition

An oxymoronic phrase indicating someone is settling for mediocrity and adequacy with a smile, essentially code for 'my life isn't great but I'm too tired to fix it'.

Example Usage

My job sucks, my apartment is tiny, and I'm single, but honestly? I'm perfectly fine with it.

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