What does “they couldn't be nicer” mean?

What it means

• Coffee shop English What does “they couldn't be nicer” mean?
• They couldn't be nicer. = They are very, very nice. Nobody is nicer!
• They couldn't be more nice. They couldn't be nicer.

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1. 0:00How often do you visit that coffee shop?
2. 0:02Every weekend, when I hang out with my friends.
3. 0:05The Coffee House is always our first choice.
4. 0:08Who do you go with?
5. 0:09I meet my friends there.
6. 0:12They love the place, too.
7. 0:14What drinks does it serve?
8. 0:16Many kinds: coffee, chocolate, cocktails, smoothies, tea, juices…
9. 0:23My favorite one is hot chocolate.
10. 0:25Are the waiters there friendly?
11. 0:27Yes, they couldn't be nicer.
12. 0:30Do you like the decorations of that coffee shop?
13. 0:32Yes, I love it.

Quick quiz

1. Question 1 of 2

   What does “They couldn't be nicer” mean?

   AThey want to be nicer.BThey can't come here.CThey are very, very nice.DThey are not nice at all.

2. Question 2 of 2

   “How often do you visit that coffee shop?” Which answer is correct?

   ANear my house.BEvery weekend.CHot chocolate.DWith my friends.