can hardly object
Frequency: 7.010.3 per million words
used to say that someone has no good reason to object
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Examples (10)
- It was your own idea in the first place, so you can hardly object now.
- After benefiting so much from the project, he can hardly object to its continuation.
- She agreed to the terms initially, so she can hardly object when they are applied.
- Given the overwhelming evidence, the defense can hardly object to the verdict.
- The modifications are purely cosmetic, so I can hardly object to them.
- Considering his previous statements, the politician can hardly object to the public's scrutiny.
- The proposal is fair and beneficial to everyone, so they can hardly object.
- They signed the contract willingly, therefore they can hardly object to its clauses now.
- He received ample warning, so he can hardly object to the consequences.
- With no valid arguments, the committee can hardly object to the new policy.