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The phrase "anybody decent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a person or people who are considered to have good character or morals.
Example: "I was hoping to find anybody decent to help me with this project."
Alternatives: "anyone respectable" or "anyone good".
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"I don't know why half of the lower-league clubs bother with youth set-ups - because if there's anybody decent, the big club just nick them for peanuts.
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