Learn List of 10+ Common English Expressions with CAN’T in English with meaning and examples.
Can’t (or cannot) is also used with some verbs to create idiomatic expressions and are widely used by native English speakers.
Common English Expressions with CAN’T
- Can’t wait
Meaning: to be excited about something
Example: I can’t wait to see my friends next week. It’s going to be wonderful.
- Can’t stand
Meaning: to strongly dislike something
Example: I can’t stand the traffic in London.
- Can’t bear
Meaning: to strongly dislike something because it makes you unhappy
Example: She can’t bear to be away from her family longer than a week.
- Can’t take it
Meaning: cannot tolerate something
Example: I can’t take his constant shouting anymore. I have to leave.
- Can’t be bothered
Meaning: to have no interest in something
Example: I know I should go for a run but I can’t be bothered tonight.
- Can’t take my eyes off her/him
Meaning: to be attracted to someone
Example: Simon can’t seem to take his eyes off the new Marketing assistant.
- Can’t win
Meaning: life is difficult
Example: Sometimes no matter what you do in life, you can’t win.
- Can’t help it
Meaning: to have no control over something
Example: I don’t want to be late to work every day, but I can’t help it.
- Can’t think straight
Meaning: cannot concentrate
Example: I am so tired that I can’t think straight.
- Can’t hear myself think
Meaning: cannot concentrate
Example: There is so much noise here that I can’t hear myself think.
- Can’t get you out of my mind/head
Meaning: can’t stop thinking about you
Example: I just can’t get you out of my head.
- Can’t get enough of something or someone
Meaning: you want more of something or someone
Example: I love this champagne! I can’t get enough of it.
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Friday 23rd of February 2018
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