I couldn’t be me vs I couldn’t be.

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and usage. 'I couldn't be me' implies that the speaker couldn't act in a certain way because it goes against their character or beliefs. On the other hand, 'I couldn't be' is a more general statement indicating that the speaker is unable to be someone or something else.

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I couldn’t be me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that the speaker couldn't act in a certain way because it goes against their character or beliefs.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker is unable to behave in a particular manner due to personal reasons or principles.

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I made a decision to be Sam because I couldn't be me.
And the ones who knew I was innocent couldn't be around me without being in every paper in the country.
I fought and found my way back because I thought you couldn't be without me.
I'm so sorry, Dee. I couldn't be what you needed me to be and I feel like this is partly my fault.
I couldn't let just me be a hater.

I couldn’t be.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the speaker is unable to be someone or something else.

This phrase is a general statement expressing the speaker's inability to be a different person or entity.

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Then I'll find some promising kid and train him to be the champion I couldn't be.
"I saw an old lady that I couldn't be."
I couldn't be.
But I couldn't be phased.
In fact, I couldn't be prouder.
But other than that, I couldn't be happier.
Knowing you... I couldn't be luckier.
You said I couldn't be neat.
And, frankly, I couldn't be happier.
No matter what happens, I couldn't be prouder.
Truly, I couldn't be happier.
But I couldn't be prouder.
Second week and I couldn't be happier.
Madam President, I couldn't be better.
Barbra, I couldn't be happier.
That's too funny, when I couldn't be happier.
I told him I couldn't be bought.
And I couldn't be prouder.
It was decided I couldn't be alone.
And I couldn't be prouder.

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