I couldn’t resist posting this vs I can’t resist posting this

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I couldn’t resist posting this' implies that the action of posting has already taken place, while 'I can’t resist posting this' suggests a current ongoing temptation to post something.

Last updated: April 04, 2024 • 3220 views

I couldn’t resist posting this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a past action that was difficult to resist. It implies that the person has already posted something.

Examples:

I couldn’t resist posting that cute puppy picture on social media.
She couldn’t resist posting a funny meme on her blog.

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I couldn’t resist posting this
In fact, in nature, on the bank of the river Kupica - where is our base, who can rarely resist posting rakijici and infectious smile, which we are sure you will not download the whole day with your face.
[Laughing] I couldn't resist it.
I couldn't resist the impulse to speak to this heavenly creature.
They were so colourful, I couldn't resist them.
I couldn't resist a bit of breaking and entering.
Saw a Ford coupe I couldn't resist.
Here, I couldn't resist a beautiful spot.
When the furniture came, I couldn't resist any longer.
I couldn't resist spilling it.
He overpowered me, I couldn't resist.
You know I couldn't resist educating a succubus.
Thanks very much, I couldn't resist.
I couldn't resist a big, brutal, sweaty boxer.
I couldn't resist temptation any longer, Gunter.
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
He was so adorable I couldn't resist buying it on the spot.
I couldn't resist doing a crazy thing.
Bad joke. I couldn't resist.
Sorry, I couldn't resist the gag.
I was hungry and I couldn't resist the temptation.

Alternatives:

I couldn’t help but post this
I couldn’t resist sharing this

I can’t resist posting this

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a current temptation or urge to post something. It implies that the person is currently feeling the desire to post.

Examples:

I can’t resist posting pictures of my new puppy.
She can’t resist posting about her travels on social media.

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I can’t resist posting this
I can't resist, I am going crazy.
I can't resist looking at any information available, even privileged.
I can't resist when he calls me.
You know I can't resist that.
He's a genius. I can't resist those.
Well, I can't resist your new look.
There's one temptation here I can't resist.
That's why I can't resist you.
You know I can't resist a sale.
They're screening Carbon Copy. I can't resist a young Susan Saint James.
How long should your chapters be? I can't resist...
I can't resist a chance to tweak Charlie about how Washington foxed him at Trenton.
You know I can't resist you in khaki.
I can't resist stealing a moment for an anecdote.
You know I can't resist.
I can't resist a damsel in distress.
Even as an adult I can't resist going inside.
I can't resist a young Susan Saint James. Spunky.
I can't resist the desire to go out.
I'm such a coward, I can't resist such clever excuses.

Alternatives:

I can’t help but post this
I can’t resist sharing this

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