何乐不为 (hé) — why not (do it gladly)?; there is no reason not to
Definition
A set phrase meaning 'why not do it gladly' — used to enthusiastically endorse a proposal that benefits the speaker. It implies the action is both pleasant and advantageous.
idiom
why not (do it gladly)?there is no reason not to
Examples
- ,何乐不为?Zhè me hǎo de jī huì, hé?Such a good opportunity — why not take it gladly?
- ,何乐不为!Jì néng duàn liàn shēn tǐ yòu néng jiāo péng you, hé!It both exercises the body and makes friends — why not do it gladly!
- ,,何乐不为。Lǚ yóu kě yǐ fàng sōng xīn qíng, nǐ rú guǒ xiǎng qù, hé.Traveling can relax your mind; if you want to go, why not gladly do it.
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