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Definition cannot very well do something in American English

cannot very well do something phrase

phrase
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used for saying that it is difficult, wrong, or stupid for someone to do something

Example

We have to help her - we can't very well just leave her stranded out here in the middle of nowhere.

Example

He couldn't very well refuse the offer.

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Definition cannot very well do something in American English