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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.
  • Jan 30, 2019 ... "I'm so sorry I can't meet you tonight....I'm not feeling well." "Oh I'm so sorry I won't be at your party. I'm going to be out of town ...
  • I can't meet you tonight. No? How come? Because I'm going out. Where (2)?.
  • Tell me, can you relate to any of these? "I'm so sorry I can't meet you tonight....I'm not feeling well." "Oh I'm so sorry I won't be.
  • I can't meet you tonight. I've got GYM ! Lazar Angelov. I can't meet you tonight. Share it. Recommended.
  • ... am feeling very sad because I can't meet you tonight. 6 yrs. Satiah Gatnma. Hllll Hllll WhatsApp and I. 5 yrs. Ashish Rajput Ashish Rajput. Love you dear.
  • Nov 4, 2018 ... ... sad because I can't meet you tonight. 6 yrs. Aitihya Banerjee. I am also from kolkata.... kintu jantam e na. 6 yrs. Recent Post by Page.
  • Mar 15, 2020 ... I can't meet you tonight. Something came up.” I've heard stories from all of you about people flaking at the last minute. What's the cause ...
  • Apr 22, 2021 ... I can't meet you tonight.i _____ out with some friends. 2. See answers. Unlocked badge showing an astronaut's boot touching down on the moon.
  • Translations in context of "I can't meet you" in English-Spanish from Reverso Context: Dearest Luna, I can't meet you tonight.
  • Feb 4, 2017 ... "Sorry, I can't meet you tonight. I'm having to do some serious work at the piano" (via the wonderful Seattle Opera)

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.
  • May 30, 2016 ... Seriously bummed that i couldn't meet you tonight, Stephen. I hope you come back to Australia some time soon. We'd love to have you back ...
  • Jul 19, 2009 ... Sorry I couldn't meet you tonight but I was out at sea and have only just got back from my boat moored in Dartmouth. Loading. Speed69.
  • I couldn't meet you tonight. Dawn is coming. We will be together again tomorrow night. I will have you in my arms. Much to share with you. I must tell you ...
  • Mar 13, 2024 ... And what were the messages you heard? One was, oh, baby, I'm so sorry I couldn't meet you tonight.
  • I'm sorry I couldn't meet you tonight. Goodbye, dear brave Fritz. Farewell, sweet prince. May happiness be yours. [. -. —. Fritz: Marina! Marina! -. Narrator ...
  • Sep 9, 2009 ... Sorry I couldn't meet you tonight with Joel. Sybil Sanchez. LikeLike. Reply. tzirelchana says: September 10, 2009 at 7:46 am. that was so ...
  • 'I'm so sorry I couldn't meet you tonight,' a woman said. She sounded pouty. 'I had to get diapers for the baby.' The bile rose in my throat. We were both ...
  • Mar 13, 2024 ... One was, Oh, baby, I'm so sorry I couldn't meet you tonight. I had to go get diapers for the baby. And the other one was, Yeah, Sunday ...
  • May 13, 2012 ... @CDixonAI11: @adamlambert beyond upset I couldn't meet you tonight! You killed it bro! @milestougeaux: @adamlambert BTW nice touch to add ...

Alternatives:

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

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