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.
See also: help

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lavanya-Indian, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil
Eduards-Latvian
Hardman-Ancient Germanic
Jumana-Arabic
Jewell['dʒu:əlz]
Hodiah-Biblical