Meaning of the word "not have a good word to say for" in English

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not have a good word to say for

US /nɑt hæv ə ɡʊd wɜrd tu seɪ fɔr/
UK /nɑt hæv ə ɡʊd wɜrd tu seɪ fɔr/
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Idiom

1.

to criticize someone or something and not say anything positive about them

Example:
She doesn't have a good word to say for her ex-husband.
My boss doesn't have a good word to say for anyone in the team.
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