can't complain

Idioms & Phrases

can't complain

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]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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