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can't complain

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  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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"Maybe a holiday with my friends would've been nice but I can't complain about a sunny month in London," Chathli tells BBC Sport.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2025

The club's talismanic striker Erling Haaland told supporters he "can't complain" after a season which brought a second succesive Premier League Golden Boot, having scored 27 in the league and 38 in all competitions.

From BBC May 26, 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

“That’s always good. You can’t complain about that.”

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 30, 2023

Though I can’t complain about the effect she’s having on Jupe.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

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