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Not able to go on Meaning in English

expression

NAHT AY-buhl TOO / tuh / tih GOH AHN / AWN
NOT AY-buhl TOO GOH ON

Definition

Describes a situation where someone cannot continue doing something, often because they are too tired, upset, or something is too difficult.

Usage & Nuances

Usually expresses reaching a physical, mental, or emotional limit. Common in both formal and informal speech. Often used for strong emotions, exhaustion, or challenging tasks. Alternatives include 'can't continue,' 'can't go on,' or 'at my limit.'

Spanish: no poder continuar - no ser capaz de seguirPortuguese (BR): não conseguir continuar - não ser capaz de seguirPortuguese (PT): não conseguir continuar - não ser capaz de continuarChinese (Simplified): 无法继续Chinese (Traditional): 無法繼續Hindi: आगे नहीं बढ़ सकतेArabic: غير قادر على الاستمرارBengali: আর এগিয়ে যেতে অসম্ভব - আর পারা যাচ্ছে নাRussian: не в силах продолжать - не может идти дальшеJapanese: もう続けられない - もう無理Vietnamese: không thể tiếp tục - không còn sức để tiếp tụcKorean: 더 이상 계속할 수 없다 - 버틸 수 없다Turkish: devam edememekUrdu: آگے نہیں بڑھ سکنا - جاری رکھنے کے قابل نہ ہوناIndonesian: tidak bisa melanjutkan - tidak sanggup lagi

Example Sentences

She was not able to go on after running for two hours.

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He felt too sad and was not able to go on with his work.

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The team was tired and was not able to go on playing.

basic

After all that happened, I'm just not able to go on anymore.

natural

Sometimes life gets so tough that you feel not able to go on.

natural

He looked at me and I could tell he was not able to go on much longer.

natural