can't/couldn't very well do something

can't very well (do something)

Cannot or should not do something because it would be inappropriate or unreasonable. I barely know the guy, so I can't very well ask him to do me this massive favor!

can’t/couldn’t very well do something

(informal) used to say that something is not the right thing to do: You can’t very well change the arrangements now. It’s too late to inform people.

词组	can't/couldn't very well do something
释义	can't/couldn't very well do something can't very well (do something) Cannot or should not do something because it would be inappropriate or unreasonable. I barely know the guy, so I can't very well ask him to do me this massive favor! See also: very, well Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. can’t/couldn’t very well do something (informal) used to say that something is not the right thing to do: You can’t very well change the arrangements now. It’s too late to inform people. See also: something, very, well Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: can't very well (do something) be so bold a fly will not get into a closed mouth over the fence a closed mouth gathers no feet excuse my French excuse/pardon my French french pardon my French better left unsaid
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