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it can't be helped
it can't be helped
A phrase used when one is faced with something (usually something unpleasant) that cannot be avoided. I'm not thrilled to spend my Saturday cleaning, but it can't be helped—the house is a mess! We tried to stall for more time, but I'm afraid it can't be helped—you'll have to go on stage now.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Sigfrid (2) | | - | Norwegian |
| Edda (1) | | ED-dah | Italian |
| GÜLŞEn | | - | Turkish |
| Idida | | - | Biblical Latin |
| Prudencio | | proo-DHEN-thyo (Spanish), proo-DHEN-syo (Latin American Spanish) | Spanish |
| Octavia | | ahk-TAYV-ee-ə (English) | English, Spanish, Ancient Roman |