Can't stand the sight of Meaning in English

expression

US

KANT STAND thuh SYTE uhv

UK

KAHNT STAND thuh SYTE ov

Definition

To dislike or be so disgusted by something or someone that you can't even look at them. Often used for things or people you strongly want to avoid.

Usage & Nuances

Very strong, informal phrase—emphasizes emotional or physical reaction, with 'can't stand' already being quite forceful. Usually refers to people, foods, animals, or disliked sights. Avoid in formal or neutral descriptions; better for speech or strong expressions of aversion.

• Spanish: no soportar ver - no poder ver ni en pintura
• Portuguese (BR): não suportar ver - não aguentar sequer olhar para
• Portuguese (PT): não suportar ver - não conseguir sequer olhar para
• Chinese (Simplified): 一看到就受不了 - 无法忍受看到
• Chinese (Traditional): 一看到就受不了 - 無法忍受看到
• Hindi: देखना भी बर्दाश्त नहीं कर सकता/सकती
• Arabic: لا أطيق رؤية
• Bengali: দেখতে সহ্য করতে পারা না - চোখেই দেখতে পারা না
• Russian: не выносить вида - терпеть не мочь видеть
• Japanese: 見るのも耐えられない - 見るのも嫌だ
• Vietnamese: không chịu nổi khi nhìn thấy - ghét nhìn thấy
• Korean: 보기만 해도 참을 수 없다 - 눈앞에 두기 싫다
• Turkish: görmeye tahammül edememek - yüzünü görmek istememek
• Urdu: دیکھنا بھی برداشت نہیں کر سکتا/سکتی
• Indonesian: tak tahan melihat - tidak tahan melihat

Example Sentences

I can't stand the sight of spiders.

basic

She can't stand the sight of blood.

basic

They can't stand the sight of each other.

basic

After that argument, I can't stand the sight of him anymore.

natural

Honestly, I can't stand the sight of broccoli on my plate.

natural

He left the room because he can't stand the sight of people crying.

natural