cannot help but



cannot help but

A phrase used when one feels very strongly compelled to do something. We cannot help but intervene here, before you throw your life away on drugs! My mom can't help but meddle in my love life, even though I'm 30 years old!
See also: but, cannot, help

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JarlYAHRL (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish)Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Norse Mythology, Ancient Scandinavian
ErzsiER-zheeHungarian
NurettİN-Turkish
Atkins['ætkinz]
Arn&Thorn;ÓR-Icelandic
Ela (2)-Turkish