Although A, B is (still) true (and is good)
Follows a negative/restrictive statement A, and draws a contrast to it by adding the positive B
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今日は暑いけど、クーラーの効いた部屋で過ごせるだけ増しだ。
Today is hot, but at least I'm able to pass the time in a room cooled by an AC.
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裕福では無いけれど、其れなりに生活できるだけ増しだ。
We're not affluent, but at least we can live life in our own way.
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for me, the easiest way to remember this is as "but at least", e.g. 仕事は詰まらない、休みは長いだけましだ My job's crap but at least I get long holidays.
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