Can't say i do Meaning in English
expression
KANT-SAY-EYE-DOO
KAHNT-SAY-EYE-DOO
Definition
This informal expression means you don't agree, have no experience with something, or haven't done what is being mentioned.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used in spoken English to politely show unfamiliarity or disagreement. Common in response to questions or statements about experience or opinion. Not usually literal; used to soften a negative.
Spanish: no puedo decir que sí - no puedo afirmar que lo hagaPortuguese (BR): não posso dizer que sim - não posso afirmar que façaPortuguese (PT): não posso dizer que sim - não posso afirmar que façaChinese (Simplified): 我不能说我有（这样做）- 我不能肯定地说有Chinese (Traditional): 我不能說我有（這樣做）- 我不能肯定地說有Hindi: मैं नहीं कह सकता कि हाँ - मैं यह नहीं मान सकता कि मैंने कियाArabic: لا أستطيع أن أقول نعم - لا يمكنني أن أؤكد أنني فعلتBengali: বলতে পারি না - ঠিক জানি না - একেবারে বলতে পারি নাRussian: не могу сказать, что да - не могу согласитьсяJapanese: そうとは言えない - そうでもないですVietnamese: không thể nói là như vậy - không dám chắcKorean: 그렇다고 할 수는 없어요 - 그렇다고 말할 수 없어요Turkish: evet diyemem - pek öyle diyememUrdu: کہہ نہیں سکتا - ہاں نہیں کہہ سکتاIndonesian: tidak bisa bilang begitu - tidak bisa dibilang iya
Example Sentences
Have you ever tried sushi? Can't say I do.
basic
Do you know how to play the guitar? Can't say I do.
basic
Is this your favorite movie? Can't say I do.
basic
A: Do you know what they’re talking about? B: Can't say I do.
natural
People say jogging is relaxing, but can't say I do.
natural
If you’re asking whether I like spicy food, can't say I do.
natural