Can’t be bad Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Positive Spin Implies something is better than just acceptable, often with a hint of surprise. You got a free upgrade? That can't be bad! Pro Tip 2/3Subtle Sarcasm Sometimes used sarcastically to imply that something is actually quite good. A whole beach to ourselves? That can't be bad, can it? Pro Tip 3/3Emphasizing Luck Used when acknowledging a fortunate situation or outcome. She won the lottery on her first try—that can't be bad.