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can't complain

Idioms  

  1. Used as a response meaning fairly good or well, to questions such as “How are you?” or “How is business?” For example, How've you been?—Can't complain. This term means that nothing serious is wrong. [Mid-1800s]

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But Salah can't complain because he hasn't been playing well, and when that's the case, then you have to accept the decision.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

“They can’t deny you if you just win. You can’t complain if you just win.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2024

"I can't complain, I'm hanging in there and on the right side of the dirt," she says.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2024

You can't complain and go, "It's so dreadful that someone stopped me to say hello or to take a selfie."

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2024

Maybe because I haven’t told anyone yet, and I know that means I can’t complain yet, either.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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