Couldn't ask for more Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkʊdən/, /ˈkʊdənt/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈmɔɹ

KUUD-nt ASK fer MOR

UK

ˈkʊd(ə)nt/ /ˈɑːsk/ /fˈɔː/ /mˈɔː

KUUD-nt AASK faw MAW

Definition

Used to express that you are completely satisfied with something and you do not want anything else.

Usage & Nuances

Informal phrase, often used after receiving good service, gifts, or in relationships to express perfect satisfaction. Can be used sincerely or lightly. Synonymous with 'completely happy', but don't confuse with 'settle for less' (opposite meaning).

• Spanish: no podría pedir más
• Portuguese (BR): não poderia pedir mais
• Portuguese (PT): não podia pedir mais
• Chinese (Simplified): 再也不能要求更多了 - 满足极了
• Chinese (Traditional): 再也不能要求更多了 - 滿足極了
• Hindi: और क्या चाहिए
• Arabic: لا يمكن أن أطلب المزيد
• Bengali: আর কীই-বা চাইতাম - এর চেয়ে ভালো কিছু হতে পারে না
• Russian: лучше и быть не могло - не могу желать большего
• Japanese: これ以上望むことはありません - 十分満足です
• Vietnamese: không thể đòi hỏi gì hơn - tôi đã hài lòng lắm rồi
• Korean: 더 바랄 게 없어 - 이보다 더 좋을 수 없어
• Turkish: daha fazlasını isteyemem - bundan iyisi olamazdı
• Urdu: اس سے زیادہ کچھ نہیں مانگ سکتا - میں پوری طرح مطمئن ہوں
• Indonesian: tidak bisa meminta lebih - sudah sangat puas

Example Sentences

The food was delicious. I couldn't ask for more.

basic

Everyone was so helpful—I couldn't ask for more.

basic

This is the best day ever. I couldn't ask for more.

basic

With friends like these, I couldn't ask for more.

natural

This apartment is perfect for me—I couldn't ask for more.

natural

Honestly, after such a great vacation, I couldn't ask for more.

natural