not able to help



not able to help something

unable to prevent or control something. (Not able to is often expressed as can't.) I'm sorry about being late. I wasn't able to help it. Bob can't help being boring.
See also: able, help, not

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
ShirleeSHUR-leeEnglish
Elkins['elkinz]
Verona-Various
MarjolijnMAHR-yo-lienDutch
Benigna-Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Late Roman
GeertKHAY:RTDutch