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You can't say things like that

🇬🇧 UK //juː kɑːnt seɪ θɪŋz laɪk ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //ju kæn’t seɪ θɪŋz laɪk ðæt//

Meaning of You can't say things like that

A warning against making inappropriate comments.

In simple words: You shouldn't speak in that way.

You can't say things like that in a sentence

• During the meeting, she said, 'You can't say things like that!' when he made a rude joke.
• When he insulted her outfit, she responded, 'You can't say things like that to your friends.'
• 'You can't say things like that around children,' she warned, frowning at his crude remarks.
• I can't believe you would joke about that. You can't say things like that in public.
• At the family dinner, my aunt said, 'You can't say things like that at the table!' when my cousin cursed.

How to use You can't say things like that

This phrase is used to express disapproval of someone's comments. It's often used in social situations where politeness is important.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone telling a friend, 'You can't say things like that!' while shaking their finger.

Related words

Collocations with You can't say things like that

• say things like that
• you can't say
• not appropriate to say
• speak like that

Synonyms for You can't say things like that

• don't say that
• that's not acceptable
• you shouldn't speak like that
• that's inappropriate

Common mistakes with You can't say things like that

• Omitting 'you' and starting with 'can't say things like that'.
• Using 'like that' without specifying what was said before.
• Confusing with similar phrases like 'You shouldn't say that.'

Frequently asked questions about You can't say things like that

What does You can't say things like that mean?

You shouldn't speak in that way.

What is the definition of You can't say things like that?

A warning against making inappropriate comments.

How do you use You can't say things like that in a sentence?

During the meeting, she said, 'You can't say things like that!' when he made a rude joke.

Can you give another example of You can't say things like that?

When he insulted her outfit, she responded, 'You can't say things like that to your friends.'

What are synonyms for You can't say things like that?

Common alternatives include don't say that, that's not acceptable, you shouldn't speak like that, that's inappropriate.

What words go with You can't say things like that?

It commonly pairs with say things like that, you can't say, not appropriate to say, speak like that.

What are common mistakes when using You can't say things like that?

Omitting 'you' and starting with 'can't say things like that'. Using 'like that' without specifying what was said before. Confusing with similar phrases like 'You shouldn't say that.'

How do you pronounce You can't say things like that?

US: //ju kæn’t seɪ θɪŋz laɪk ðæt//, UK: //juː kɑːnt seɪ θɪŋz laɪk ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You can't say things like that?

This phrase is used to express disapproval of someone's comments. It's often used in social situations where politeness is important.