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Can't help but share this vs Couldn't help but share this

The two phrases are correct. However, they're used in different contexts. 'Can't help but share this' is used in the present tense to express a current feeling or action, while 'couldn't help but share this' is used in the past tense to describe a past feeling or action.
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Can't help but share this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a current feeling or action.

This phrase is used in the present tense to express a current feeling or action that you are unable to resist. It indicates a strong urge or compulsion to share something.
  • Mar 6, 2022 ... Get a load of this gorgeous fanart by @get_on_vc. I saw this on Insta and I can't help but share this to y'all Affogato lovers.
  • Apr 8, 2023 ... I can't help but share this throwback picture of Devon and baby Petunia! They've been a staple together at public days since Petunia arrived ...
  • Oct 1, 2021 ... I can't help but share this feel good message… a card & package one of my leaders dropped (contactless) at a team member's house today who ...
  • Oct 10, 2024 ... 38 likes, 9 comments - tea_and_pixiedust on October 10, 2024: "I can't help but share this non-tea related post because seeing the Northern ...
  • Feb 7, 2016 ... Can't help but share this one. Bringing humor to the raging feud between Member of Parliament, HON. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong (M.P. Assin North ...
  • Jan 28, 2021 ... I can't help but share this cute memory I found today :) It only includes a few of us, but just look at the cuteness of Mrs. Belka's 4th ...
  • One thing I'd like to see–I haven't read through all of these posts, but I can't help but share this thing that crossed my mind… In 2003, I attended my ...
  • November 12, 2012. Can't help but share this truly inspiring project that I was honored to be a part of… The story? Peter Doyle, of Storyboard Life shoots a ...

Alternatives:

  • can't resist sharing this
  • can't help sharing this
  • can't help but tell you this
  • can't help but show you this
  • can't help but post this

Couldn't help but share this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a past feeling or action.

This phrase is used in the past tense to describe a feeling or action that you were unable to resist in the past. It indicates a strong urge or compulsion to share something in the past.
  • Mar 24, 2024 ... 488 likes, 4 comments - sarah.a.parker.author on March 24, 2024: "Couldn't help but share this STUNNING pic by @tairen_soul ✨ Side note, ...
  • Oct 7, 2020 ... I know these pop up everywhere, but I couldn't help but share this run. I got full metal jacket early, and duo holsters. Corsair was the real MVP.
  • Nov 20, 2017 ... 7860 likes, 168 comments - glitterandlazers on November 20, 2017: "I couldn't help but share this outtake of the shoot I did with ...
  • May 31, 2019 ... Couldn't help but share this picture somewhere. 6 x dgx-2 ... Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.
  • Oct 18, 2020 ... I couldn't help but share this picture - this little man is LOVING the pumpkins... We'd love to see your pictures from over the weekend too.
  • Jul 1, 2024 ... I couldn't help but share this Let's be honest, the England team are under a LOT of scrutiny at the moment. But seeing this clip of Ian ...
  • Couldn't help but share this pic. Summarises 2020 and now indeed. God be with us.
  • Nov 20, 2017 ... I couldn't help but share this outtake of the shoot I did with @lydiahudgens for my @academy Instagram take over.
  • Oct 7, 2023 ... Couldn't help but share this light-hearted graphic to round out the weekend Courtesy of Angelina Eng! | 25 comments on LinkedIn.

Alternatives:

  • couldn't resist sharing this
  • couldn't help sharing this
  • couldn't help but tell you this
  • couldn't help but show you this
  • couldn't help but post this

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