View synonyms for no can do

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.

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To quote Hall & Oates, “I can’t go for that. No can do.”

“I was told by the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, ‘Sorry, no can do,’” he said.

No can do, said British Airways.

Then he said: 'No can do boss, the water's too cold.'

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Language such as "no can do," "spirit animal," and separating groups based on certain colors is "racist" or culturally appropriative.

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