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· I’m scared and I don’t mind admitting it.
(=I agree completely) ‘We have to talk.’ ‘Absolutely,’ Meredith replied. ‘I couldn’t agree more.’
 He won’t be very amused (=he will be annoyed) when he finds out what’s happened to his garden.
 I can’t wait to see the back of this project, I can tell you (=I will be happy when it ends).
 I don’t believe a word of it (=I think it is completely untrue).
 ‘Do you want me to wait for you?’ ‘No, don’t bother.’
 It didn’t seem worth bothering the doctor about.
 ‘He looked angry.’ ‘I don’t care!’
 Air fares to Africa don’t come cheap (=are expensive).
 I’m sorry about that – I don’t know what came over me (=I do not know why I behaved in that way).
 We need to be prepared to fight, but hopefully it won’t come to that (=that won’t be necessary).
(=be unable to be more successful) Small independent bookstores simply can’t compete with the big national chains.
· Older people can't cope so well with the heat.
· I don’t need this kind of crap (=used when you are angry about the way someone is behaving towards you).
 It didn’t cross her mind that she might be doing something illegal.
 Me, jealous? Don’t be daft (=that is a silly idea).
spoken (=used to say that you are completely full)· Thanks, that was lovely, but I couldn’t eat another thing.
 The lake is about 4 miles away, but we probably won’t get that far (=won’t go as far as that place).
 You can’t fool me with that old excuse.
 You know I can’t function (=cannot perform normal activities) without a coffee in the morning.
 They don’t stand a ghost of a chance of winning.
 ‘What if the two of them ...?’ ‘Don’t even go there!’
 I can’t go on like this for much longer.
(=they have problems with their hearing) Old Zeke doesn’t hear too well anymore.
 She couldn’t help it if she was being irrational.
 ‘Stop biting your nails.’ ‘I can’t help it.’
 I can’t help feeling that there has been a mistake. I couldn’t help thinking about the past.
 I hope you don’t mind me asking, but why are you moving?
· He couldn’t imagine life without his wife.
 ‘Designer fashion is silly.’ ‘Don’t knock it; it’s an important industry.’
 I don’t know the first thing about (=I know nothing about) looking after children.
British English informal Don’t let’s argue like this.
 It wasn’t long before (=soon) Lisa arrived.
· I couldn’t believe my luck as my number was called out!
 I’m sure she didn’t mean it (=she did not intend to upset or hurt someone).
 Mind you don’t fall!
 We’ll go there together – that’s if you don’t mind.
· Don’t expect miracles. A hairdresser can't make a 50-year-old look like a 20-year-old.
 It’s a huge hotel on the corner. You can’t miss it (=it is very easy to notice or recognize).
 You don’t miss much, do you (=you are good at noticing things)?
 John didn’t miss a trick (=noticed every opportunity to get an advantage) when it came to cutting costs.
 At Christmas, you couldn’t move for toys in this house (=there were a lot of toys).
 Paul couldn’t move a muscle (=could not move at all) he was so scared.
 I don’t think much of that idea (=I do not think it is good).
· We got 3 points and they didn’t get any.
· I didn’t know anybody.
 Use a few drawings and photographs, but don’t overdo it.
 I couldn’t help overhearing your argument.
 Don’t panic! We’ll soon get you out of there.
 I can’t possibly allow you to go home in this weather. She couldn’t possibly have heard what was said.
 I don’t want to pry, but I need to ask you one or two questions.
· I would rather you didn’t say that.
· I would rather you hadn’t said that.
 You can see the Houses of Parliament from here.
 From the tower, you can see for miles. I can’t see a thing without my glasses.
 I can’t see the point of (=I do not understand the reason for) spending so much money on a car.
 ‘Shall we go for a walk?’ ‘Don’t be silly, it’s dark.’
· I went to bed, but I couldn’t sleep.
 Morton says his parents kicked him out, but his brothers say this isn’t so.
 Sorry, I can’t spare the time.
 I know he can’t stand the sight of me.
 I can’t stick mum’s new boyfriend.
 Isn’t it strange how animals seem to sense danger?
 I didn’t know you two knew each other. Mind you, it doesn’t surprise me.
 It wouldn’t surprise me if he married Jo.
 I think it was about ten o'clock when we left, but I couldn’t swear to it (=I am not certain).
 I waved, but he didn’t take any notice (=pretended not to notice). British English
 I just can’t take any more (=can’t deal with a bad situation any longer).
 Sue and Bob still aren’t talking (=are refusing to talk to each other).
· I can’t bear the thought of you being hurt.
· The upper class doesn’t want the system to change.
· The upper class don’t want the system to change.
 Well, if he doesn’t get the job it won’t be for want of trying!
British English (=I am not surprised) I don’t wonder you’re tired.
British English (=I would not be surprised about something) He’ll come back soon enough, I shouldn’t wonder.
 I thought about trying to talk to him about it, but decided it wasn’t worth it.
(=you cannot make a mistake)· Turn right and then right again - you really can’t go wrong.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
  • I can't abide the idea of them getting married.
► can’t answer for somebody► the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree► can’t/couldn’t be arsed (to do something)
  • "How does this thing work?" "Don't ask me!"
  • "What did he want you to do?" "Oh, don't ask."
► I/you can’t/couldn’t ask for a better something
  • The kids get a multicultural education, and that can't be bad.
  • The reaction I'll get when my parents find out doesn't even bear thinking about.
► can’t bear something► if you can’t beat 'em, join 'em
  • It would be nice to have a suit with a better fit, but as they say, beggars can't be choosers.
► can’t begin to understand/imagine etc► don’t you believe it!
  • I couldn't believe my ears when she told me the cheapest flight was $1,100.
  • I can't believe you lied to me!
  • When I saw the video, I was like, I don't believe it!
  • Maybe he's really a nice guy, but I wouldn't bet on it.
  • Well, go and ask him if he can help you - he won't bite!
► I don’t blame you/you can hardly blame him etc
  • Go ahead, but don't blame me if it doesn't work.
► wouldn’t say boo to a goose
  • You can't expect me to trust you after all the other promises you've broken, you know. I wasn't born yesterday.
► somebody can’t have it both ways► somebody can’t/couldn’t be bothered (to do something)
  • If you're waiting for the Cubs to win the series, don't hold your breath.
  • Save your breath. He won't listen.
► if it ain't broke, don't fix it► butter wouldn’t melt in somebody’s mouth
  • There isn't much call for typewriters since computers got easier to use.
  • Basketball stars today can't hold a candle to Michael Jordan.
► somebody couldn’t care less
  • You can't be too careful where computer viruses are concerned.
  • You won't catch me ironing his shirts!
► don’t come the innocent/victim/helpless male etc with me► something doesn’t/can’t compare (with something)
  • Melinda knew she couldn't compete with her sister when it came to boys.
► (I/you/he etc) can’t complain► I couldn’t► couldn’t be better/worse/more pleased etc
  • Getting an Oscar would be wonderful, but I think it's too early to count my chickens.
  • If you want to go on a date sometime, you can ask me. But don't count your chickens.
  • You'll probably get the job, but don't count your chickens just yet.
► crime doesn’t pay► damned if you do, damned if you don’t
  • Don't you dare hang up on me again!
  • Hurry up, we don't have all day!
  • But Sally does not have all day here.
► I wouldn’t be seen/caught dead► better the devil you know (than the devil you don’t)► somebody can dish it out but they can’t take it► somebody doesn’t do nice/funny/sensible etc► I can’t be doing with something
  • Well, we haven't dotted the i's and crossed the t's, but the contract's nearly ready.
► wouldn’t dream of (doing) something► I/we won’t eat you► can’t get enough of something/somebody► I don’t envy you/her etc► can’t take your eyes off somebody/something► somebody’s face doesn’t fit► can’t face► I can’t be fagged► you can’t say fairer than that► somebody wouldn’t hurt/harm a fly► if it wasn’t/weren’t for somebody/something
  • Don't forget that my mother's coming to visit this weekend.
  • Don't forget that the car needs gas.
  • Don't forget to mail that letter, will you?
  • Don't forget your keys.
  • Don't forget, we have to be there by five o'clock.
► aren’t you forgetting ...?/haven’t you forgotten ...?► and don’t you forget it!► can’t/couldn’t get over something► never/don’t look a gift horse in the mouth► don’t give me that► people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones
  • It's a secret, so don't go telling everyone.
► don’t go there► it/money doesn’t grow on trees► mustn’t/can’t grumble► can’t hack something
  • It wouldn't do you any harm to get some experience first.
► won’t/can’t have something► can’t make head or/nor tail of something► won’t/wouldn’t hear of it► you can’t hear yourself think
  • She was doing the best she could, but her heart just wasn't it it.
► I couldn’t help myself/she couldn’t help herself etc
  • It's not an ideal solution, but it can't be helped.
  • I can't help it. I hear that song and I have to dance.
  • I can't help wondering what happened to that little girl.
  • Ron can't help the way he feels about her.
  • You talk to the guy for five minutes, and you can't help but like him.
  • Don't hesitate to call me if you need any help.
► it doesn’t amount to a hill of beans► don’t give a hoot/don’t care two hoots► I don’t feel too hot/so hot/very hot
  • The house looks pretty good, but a fresh paint job wouldn't hurt either.
► you can/can’t imagine something► if it wasn’t/weren’t for somebody/something► don’t judge a book by its cover► just because ... it doesn’t mean► isn’t she just/aren’t they just etc
  • It wouldn't kill you to do the dishes.
► (don’t) get your knickers in a twist
  • "I couldn't live there.'' "Oh, I don't know. It might not be so bad.''
  • "Where's the nearest restroom?" "I don't know."
  • Oh, I don't know, we could meet at 3 or 4 o'clock.
► I don’t know how/why etc► I don’t know about you, but ...► I don’t know how to thank you/repay you
  • "He showed up late again." "Wouldn't you know it."
  • You don't know how long I've waited to hear you say that!
  • "When's he coming back?" "I wouldn't know."
► somebody hasn’t heard the last of somebody/something
  • "Could you finish this by tomorrow?" "Don't make me laugh."
► the left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing► a leopard can’t change its spots► don’t give me that line► you haven’t lived (if/until ...)► somebody/something/it won’t be long
  • Don't look now - here comes Kristen.
► don’t go mad
  • "Do you want white or dark meat?" "Oh, it doesn't matter."
  • "I think I taped over your show." "It doesn't matter - I already watched it."
  • "We've missed the train." "It doesn't matter - there's another one in 10 minutes."
  • It calls for brown sugar, but it doesn't matter - you can use white.
  • It doesn't matter if you're a few minutes late. We'll wait for you.
  • It doesn't matter what other people think. You should do what you think is best.
► somebody doesn’t have much meat on him/her
  • "Thanks for the lift!" "Oh, don't mention it!"
  • "Thanks for the ride home!" "Don't mention it."
► I wouldn’t mind (doing) something
  • I'm going to close the window, if you don't mind.
► if you don’t mind my saying so/if you don’t mind me asking► I don’t mind admitting/telling you/saying etc
  • Oh, don't mind me, I was just thinking out loud.
► don’t mind her/him etc
  • "Would you like another piece of cake?" "Thanks - don't mind if I do."
► I wouldn’t miss it for the world
  • Their lies are so obvious, you can't mistake them.
► that’s all I need/that’s just what I didn’t need► won’t take no for an answer► somebody can’t help noticing something► you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs
  • I wouldn't put it past Colin to lie to his wife.
► can’t place somebody► I can’t promise (anything)► I wouldn’t put it past somebody (to do something)
  • It's such a good book that I couldn't put it down.
  • What an amazing book! I just couldn't put it down.
► on the q.t.► don’t remind me► something doesn’t bear repeating► I can’t rightly say/don’t rightly know
  • It doesn't exactly take a rocket scientist to realize that the chain of events was no coincidence.
► Rome wasn’t built in a day► somebody can’t do something to save his/her life► I can’t say (that)► I couldn’t say► wouldn’t you say?
  • "I think Bob and Susan are having an affair." "You don't say! That's been common knowledge for months."
► can’t say fairer than that
  • I wouldn't say no to a cup of coffee.
  • "Are you sure they'll let us walk on their land?" "I don't see why not."
  • I just can't seem to come up with lyrics for this song.
► be sick of/can’t stand/hate the sight of somebody/something► somebody can’t get it into their (thick) skull► if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
  • Don't invite Alice. Mum can't stand the sight of her.
  • Europeans never stay there for long. They can't stand the heat.
  • Her father can't stand liver and onions.
  • I can't stand the way he's always telling people what they should do.
  • If there's one thing I can't stand, it's hypocrisy.
  • She couldn't stand the thought of losing her children.
  • We used to be quite good friends but now I can't stand her.
► don’t (you) start!► don’t be a stranger!
  • I don't suppose the painting will ever be worth a thousand dollars.
  • I don't suppose you'd be willing to go get the napkins?
  • I don't suppose you have any idea where my address book is, do you?
  • Don't sweat it - you'll pass the test, no problem.
► don’t sweat the small stuff► you can’t teach an old dog new tricks
  • "Is it going to rain tomorrow?" "I couldn't tell you."
  • "So is Maggie really pregnant?" "I can't tell you."
  • I can't tell you how grateful I am for your help.
  • "We finally made it here." "Don't tell me - you couldn't find your keys."
  • Don't tell me we're out of milk!
► somebody won’t thank you (for doing something)
  • Sorry, I wasn't thinking. Do you want a cup too?
  • "I'm really sorry about that." "Don't give another thought."
  • "I'm sorry we had to cancel the party.'' "Oh, please don't give it another thought. It wasn't your fault that you were ill!''
► can’t do something for toffee► don’t trouble yourself► somebody can’t wait/can hardly wait
  • Go home - the report can wait until tomorrow.
► I don’t want to sound/be ..., but ...► something doesn’t/won’t wash (with somebody)
  • It's either me or her. You can't have it both ways!
► can’t very well (do something)► you don’t know when you’re well-off► don’t know/can’t tell etc which is which
  • Why don't you give me your number, and I'll call you.
  • Why not have the picnic in Glendale?
► you can’t win them all► you can’t win
  • James says he wouldn't wish a military career on anyone.
► I don’t wish to interfere/be nosy etc► I couldn’t wish for a nicer/better etc ...► surprised/angry/pleased etc isn’t the word for it► I can’t work somebody out
  • "Don't worry about me -- I'll be fine," said Billie.
  • "Don't worry, there's plenty of food for anyone who wants to come."
  • Don't worry - I'll do the laundry this time.
  • Don't worry about it. You can pay me back tomorrow.
  • Don't worry! The flight's not until 9:30. We have plenty of time.
  • Don't worry. The doctor says it's just a bad cold.
  • Don't worry; I'll lend you money if you need it.
  • Don't get me wrong - I like Jenny, but she can be a little bossy.
  • Don't get me wrong, I love my family, I just don't want to be with them all the time.
  • I like Jenny, don't get me wrong, but I do think she acts a little childishly at times.
  • You can't go wrong with a dark gray suit.
► two wrongs don’t make a right
1the written abbreviation of tonne or tonnes2the written abbreviation of ton or tons
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