never have a good word to say for (someone of something)
never have a good word to say for (someone of something)
To always say negative, hurtful, or critical things about someone or something; to never or rarely say something positive or encouraging about someone or something. No wonder the kid's self esteem is so low—his parents never have a good word to say for him. I don't understand why she stays in the same job if she never has a good word to say for it.
See also: good, have, never, of, say, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- never have a good word to say about (someone of something)
- not have a good word to say about (someone of something)
- not have a good word to say for (someone of something)
- not/never have a good word to say for/about somebody/something
- say (something) for (someone or something)
- say for
- open (one's) big mouth
- hint at
- hint at (something)
- hold your tongue