no can do



no can do

Inf. It can't be done.; I can't do it. Sorry, John. No can do. I can't sell you this one. I've promised it to Mrs. Smith. Bill: Please fix this clock today. Bob: No can do. It'll take a week to get the parts.
See also: can

no can do

It's impossible; I can't do this. For example, When Bill asked me to write a speech, I told him bluntly no can do. This colloquial phrase was first recorded in 1914.
See also: can

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MaryMER-ee (English), MAR-ee (English)English, Biblical
Flavius-Ancient Roman
Derry-Irish
Bonds[bɔndz]
Augustoow-GOOS-to (Spanish)Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Aetius-Ancient Roman