What can i tell you Meaning in English
expression
WUT-kuhn-EYE-TEL-yoo
WOT-KAN-EYE-TEL-YOO
Definition
A conversational phrase used when you're unsure what more you can say, often to express acceptance, resignation, or when you don't have a better answer.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, shows resignation, helplessness, or a lack of alternatives. Often rhetorical, not expecting an answer. Can be used humorously or sincerely. Variants include 'what can I say?' and 'what do you want me to say?'.
Spanish: qué te puedo decirPortuguese (BR): o que eu posso te dizerPortuguese (PT): o que posso dizer-teChinese (Simplified): 我还能说什么呢Chinese (Traditional): 我還能說什麼呢Hindi: मैं आपको क्या बता सकता हूँArabic: ماذا يمكن أن أقول لكBengali: আর কী বলব - আর কী বলিRussian: что я могу сказать - что я могу поделатьJapanese: 何と言えばいいんだろう - 何を言えばいいのかVietnamese: tôi biết nói gì đây - tôi còn biết nói gì nữaKorean: 내가 뭐라고 해야 할까 - 뭐라 할 수 있겠어Turkish: ne diyeyim - ne söyleyeyimUrdu: میں کیا کہوں - اور کیا کہہ سکتا ہوںIndonesian: apa yang bisa saya katakan - apa boleh buat
Example Sentences
Everyone makes mistakes—what can I tell you?
basic
It's raining again. What can I tell you?
basic
Your cat broke the vase—what can I tell you?
basic
Look, I've tried my best—what can I tell you?
natural
You didn't listen to my advice, so what can I tell you?
natural
He’s always late—what can I tell you? That’s just how he is.
natural