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Old January 11, 2022, 12:00 PM
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It's a good husband, if lazy.

What's the meaning of if lazy here ?
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Old January 11, 2022, 12:56 PM
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It makes better sense if it's written, "He's a good husband, if lazy."

if lazy = although (he's) lazy; albeit lazy
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