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can't do this vs i can not do this

Both "can't do this" and "I cannot do this" are correct phrases in English. The first one is more commonly used in informal situations, while the second one is more formal. The choice between them depends on the context and the level of formality required.

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can't do this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is a contraction of "cannot do this." It is used in informal situations to express inability or refusal to do something.

Examples:

I can't do this right now.
Sorry, I can't do this for you.
She can't do this alone.
We can't do this without your help.
They can't do this without the proper tools.

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I can't do this for 2 years.
I can't do this for another 20 years.
You can't do this just for her.
You can't do this without accounting for the variable.
We can't do this on a case-by-case basis.
I can't do this much longer.
I can't do this anymore, Erica.
Mother, I can't do this any longer.
Archer, you can't do this... yet.
Honey, I can't do this.
We can't do this by Friday.
I can't do this tonight, Vera.
I can't do this many leaves for ten bucks.
I can't do this button.
We can't do this by ourselves, Sam.
No. I can't do this.
I can't do this to Veronica.
I can't do this to Mags.
You can't do this to people.
I can't do this right now.

Alternatives:

I cannot do this
I am unable to do this
I am not able to do this
I am incapable of doing this
I lack the ability to do this

i can not do this

This phrase is correct but more formal than "can't do this."

This phrase is the full form of "can't do this." It is used in formal situations or when a more polite tone is required.

Examples:

I can not do this task without further instructions.
Please understand that I can not do this for you.
He can not do this job without the proper training.
She can not do this alone and needs assistance.
They can not do this project without additional resources.

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I can not do this with Johnny.
I can not do this to Massi.
I can not do this anymore.
I am all for helping children, but... I'm sorry, I can not do this.
I can not do this anymore.
Grandpa Ham, I can not do this.
I can not do this, David.
I'm really scared, I think I can not do this...
I'm not saying I can not do this.
No, I can not do this anymore, okay?
I can not do this. It's not right.
I can not do this, David.
I can not do this alone! OK? OK

Alternatives:

I cannot do this
I am unable to do this
I am not able to do this
I am incapable of doing this
I lack the ability to do this

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