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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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"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

Speaking on board the open top bus, he told fans he "can’t complain" about the way the season has gone.

From BBC May 23, 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

“It sucks, obviously, not how I would want this to end. But can’t complain, can’t be sad about 10 years in, you know.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 8, 2024

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

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

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