良いことを言えば
English translation: speaking optimistically
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|  Selected response from: Kurt Hammond United States Local time: 12:08 | ||||||
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| 3 | To say something positive/speak in a positive manner |
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| 3 | speaking optimistically |
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| 1 | Telling something which is agreeable |
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| 1 | good advice |
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22 mins confidence: 
| 良いことを言えば Telling something which is agreeable Explanation: Telling something which is agreeable to (desirable for, favorable for, pleasing to), xx will not bring a counterargument, however,........ |
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3 hrs confidence:
| 良いことを言えば To say something positive/speak in a positive manner Explanation: (If one is) To say something positive (about the matter/person), XX will (probably) not disagree, but if his/her/their lifestyle is unlikely to change, he/she/they will begin to worry about the difference/gap (between us and them?) and become disheartened. Just a guess from the limited context of a single sentence - not sure if that fits with your scenario... HTH a little... |
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4 hrs confidence:
| 良いことを言えば speaking optimistically Explanation: just another phrase which might be a better fit. |
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5 hrs confidence:
| 良いことを言えば good advice Explanation: Is it something like good advice falling on deaf ears?-Just a guess |
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