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I can't meet you tonight vs I couldn't meet you tonight

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'I can't meet you tonight' is used when you're currently unable to meet someone. On the other hand, 'I couldn't meet you tonight' is used to refer to a past situation where you were unable to meet someone.
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I can't meet you tonight

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express current inability to meet someone.

This phrase is used to convey that at the present moment, you are unable to meet the person you are addressing.
  • And I can't meet you tonight. I can't meet you tonight. I found the difference between. What I wanted it to be. And what it will always be. The things I used to feel I ...
  • take * out +, accompany a person on a date (for dinner, the movies), I can't meet you tonight because I am taking Fernanda out to dinner. take * up +, begin a ...
  • Jun 10, 2014 ... ... A Doctor (10:52) -In The Cold (15:16) -How It Ended (18:45) SEARCHING FOR HEAVEN And I can't meet you tonight. I can't meet you tonight
  • And I can't meet you tonight. I can't meet you tonight. I found the difference between. What I wanted it to be. And what it will always be. The things I used to feel I ...

Alternatives:

  • I am unable to meet you tonight
  • I am not able to meet you tonight

I couldn't meet you tonight

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a past situation where you were unable to meet someone.

This phrase is used to talk about a situation in the past where you were unable to meet the person you are addressing.

Alternatives:

  • I was unable to meet you tonight
  • I couldn't have met you tonight

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