I can't help eating vs I can't help but eat

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning of being unable to resist eating. The choice between them is a matter of personal preference or style.

Last updated: April 03, 2024 • 529 views

I can't help eating

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the inability to resist eating something.

Examples:

I can't help eating chocolate when it's in front of me.
She can't help eating popcorn at the movies.

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Sometimes she can be kind of simple like that just doing things without thinking, like a chicken that can't help eating'.
Those words, I can't help you at all.
Dude, I can't help it.
I can't help the fact that you can't handle change.
Florence, I can't help it.
Sounds different, but I can't help you.
Still, I can't help the feeling I'm finally home.
And I can't help remembering that you put the finger on me.
Even I can't help you now.
I can't help it, but...
I can't help you, Agent Dunham.
Because I can't help myself.
I can't help what Blair does.
The latte, I can't help you with.
Sorry, I can't help you.
Unless you can be specific, I can't help.
I can't help but enjoy the feeling.
I can't help you, Sundance.
Kelly, without an authorization, I can't help you.
I can't help feeling we've become them.

Alternatives:

I can't resist eating
I can't stop myself from eating
I can't avoid eating

I can't help but eat

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to express the inability to resist eating something.

Examples:

I can't help but eat the delicious cake in front of me.
He can't help but eat fast food when he's stressed.

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I can't help but eat
I can't help but enjoy the feeling.
I can't help but notice That something's bothering you.
But you know, I can't help but feel the answer's out here somewhere.
MAN I can't help but think that we should be together.
I can't help but pry.
I can't help but feel safer in Metropolis.
I can't help but think of myself as your spiritual mother.
I'm sorry, I can't help but read what I reconstruct.
I mean, I can't help but notice Amanda's name on that.
I can't help but worry about your judgment.
I can't help but think that physical affection means something.
I can't help but read the books you lend me.
I can't help but wondering...
I can't help but miss... Things.
And I can't help but admit is all for the best.
Standing here today, I can't help but rember Deb's first words to me...
I can't help but see you as my own kids.
I can't help but remember what Lumley said.
And I can't help but think...
I can't help but notice your frustration.

Alternatives:

I can't resist eating
I can't stop myself from eating
I can't avoid eating

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