I can't hear you over the sound of Meaning in English

expression

US

EYE KANT HEER YOO OH-vur THUH SOUND uhv

UK

EYE KAHNT HEE-uh YOO OH-vuh THUH SOUND ov

Definition

This informal expression is used to say that something is so loud or impressive that you can't pay attention to what someone is saying, either literally or as a playful way to brag about your own achievements.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and often humorous, commonly used online to show off or lightly tease. Usually followed by what is making the 'sound' (e.g., 'the applause I'm getting'). Not used seriously in professional contexts.

• Spanish: no puedo oírte por el ruido de
• Portuguese (BR): não consigo te ouvir por causa do barulho de
• Portuguese (PT): não consigo ouvir-te por causa do barulho de
• Chinese (Simplified): 我听不到你，因为有…的声音
• Chinese (Traditional): 我聽不到你，因為有…的聲音
• Hindi: मैं तुम्हारी आवाज़ नहीं सुन सकता/सकती, ... की आवाज़ के कारण
• Arabic: لا أستطيع سماعك بسبب صوت
• Bengali: আমি তোমাকে শুনতে পাচ্ছি না কারণ ... এর শব্দ
• Russian: я не слышу тебя из-за шума
• Japanese: ～の音であなたの声が聞こえません
• Vietnamese: Tôi không nghe bạn được vì tiếng của
• Korean: 나는 ... 소리 때문에 네 말을 들을 수 없어
• Turkish: ... sesinden seni duyamıyorum
• Urdu: میں تمہاری آواز ... کی آواز کی وجہ سے نہیں سن سکتا/سکتی
• Indonesian: aku tidak bisa mendengar kamu karena suara

Example Sentences

I can't hear you over the sound of the construction outside.

basic

I can't hear you over the sound of the TV.

basic

I can't hear you over the sound of everyone talking.

basic

I can't hear you over the sound of all these compliments I'm getting.

natural

I can't hear you over the sound of my own success.

natural

I can't hear you over the sound of me not caring.

natural