Phrase: I can't help it

I can't help + (verb-ing)

The word 'can't' is a contraction for 'cannot.' Combined with 'help', you are communicating something you are unable to control or having a hard time gaining a grasp for. This can be a physical or mental action.

If you can't help doing something, that means you are not able to control something.



DIALOGUE


Mark: Mom, have you seen my keys?

Mom: No, I haven't. Try searching in the living room.

Mark: Oh, I found it! It's under the sofa.

Mom: Mark, why do you always lose your keys?” 

Mark: “I’m sorry but I can’t help it!”


Note: 

When Mark says “I can’t help it!”, he means that it is not intentional, but he just can’t stop losing his keys. He can’t control the fact that he always loses his keys.


Examples Sentences:

"I can't help thinking about it." 

"I can't help working all the time." 

"I can't help smiling when I see her." 

"I can't help loving you."

"I can't help eating too much."

"I can't help biting my nails when I'm nervous."

"I can't help smoking when I'm drinking."


Other Common Sentences:

"I can't stop overthinking."

"I can't stop drinking coffee."

"I can't stop raising my voice when I'm angry."


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