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He looked about as miserable as they make 'em — У него был довольно жалкий вид
He got wise with her, as wise as they make 'em — Он начал к ней приставать, причем очень грубо
The whole family is like that. Clever as they make 'em — И вся семья такая же. Умная как сто китайцев