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	Pronounced	Usage
Amata	-	Late Roman
Aristides	ah-ree-STEE-dhes (Spanish), ə-reesh-TEE-dəsh (Portuguese), ə-reesh-CHEE-jəsh (Brazilian Portuguese)	Ancient Greek (Latinized), Spanish, Portuguese
Festus	FES-təs (English)	Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, Biblical
Garden	-	Basque
Sherill	SHER-əl	English (Rare)
Comfort	KUM-fərt	English (Rare)