What’s not to like?

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It is used to express that everything is liked in the given situation or there is nothing to complain about.

This resort has a beautiful view, great food, and excellent service. What's not to like?
Visual representation of "what’s not to like?" - It is used to express that everything is liked in the given situation or there is nothing to complain about.

Often appears as...

  • what's not to like about it?
  • honestly

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Colloquial,Idiomatic

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Rhetorical Question

Used rhetorically to imply that something has obvious appeal or no downsides.

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She's smart, funny, and kind - what's not to like?
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Positive Reinforcement

Suggests all aspects are positive, typically when urging someone to agree or to win them over.

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It's a job with a high salary and lots of travel, what's not to like?
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Sarcastic Tone

Sometimes used sarcastically to imply that despite positives, there are unspoken negatives.

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Free coffee in the office all day – what’s not to like? (when the coffee is terrible)
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