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I definitely can't do it vs I definitely can't do that

These are both acceptable phrases, but they would be used in somewhat dissimilar contexts. 'I definitely can't do it' is a more general statement, while 'I definitely can't do that' refers to a specific task or action. The choice between 'it' and 'that' depends on the level of specificity you want to convey.
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I definitely can't do it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a general inability to perform a task or action without specifying the task or action.

Examples:

  • I definitely can't do it. It's too difficult for me.
  • She asked me to help with the project, but I definitely can't do it.
  • He wants me to fix his computer, but I definitely can't do it.
  • Aug 12, 2024 ... 'all What an incredible season this has been so far! I definitely can't do it without the support from my smokin-hot girlfriend, my crew ...
  • Jul 19, 2022 ... I definitely can't do it to “my own people”! I just leash them away to build elsewhere.
  • What's fatherhood done to you? 20 pounds and a lot less hair. I knew I couldn't be a pediatrician before and I definitely can't do it ...
  • Apr 25, 2024 ... ... I definitely can't do it now.” Self doubt shows up every day for me, and it's a battle I have to fight constantly. What I learned this year ...
  • I'd be sooo happy if anyone would help me with this, since I definitely can't do it myself. Elizabeth Soulhunter. Dmlem28. Rank: Defender. Joined: Jul 11, 2013.
  • Jul 4, 2016 ... I don't want to make it, I want to apply it. I also just said I want to be sure I definitely can't do it on my own BEFORE I ask him.
  • May 5, 2016 ... I've got a rather large biter base near by oil production output that I want to take out, but I definitely can't do it on foot, and even ...
  • Jun 10, 2020 ... I definitely can't do it on Webtoons. LadyN 2020-06-10 17:00:09 UTC #2. I mean based off what I heard, Tapas has many fanfics on here (much ...
  • Oct 23, 2014 ... They also just made me feel like a kid who could say, “I don't have it all figured out, and I definitely can't do it all.” I still ...
  • Aug 6, 2023 ... I definitely can't do it all. There are a LOT of things I cannot do. There are many things I don't want to do. I've learned not to be afraid ...

Alternatives:

  • I definitely can't do that
  • I definitely can't do this
  • I definitely can't do anything
  • I definitely can't do everything
  • I definitely can't do something

I definitely can't do that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a specific inability to perform a particular task or action that has been mentioned or is understood in context.

Examples:

  • I definitely can't do that. It's beyond my abilities.
  • She asked me to fix her car, but I definitely can't do that.
  • He wants me to bake a cake, but I definitely can't do that.
  • Feb 5, 2023 ... I can only afford general admission tickets and I hear someone say you should wait in line for 5 hours for those? I definitely can't do that. I' ...
  • Apr 9, 2024 ... I've rescheduled them but that just stacks double payments on you and I definitely can't do that! I've talked to Sezzle but they can't help ...
  • Oct 25, 2020 ... Repair the PSU by replacing the capacitors (I definitely can't do that, probably need to ask a repair shop) - but I fear that the PSU will blow ...
  • Jul 8, 2023 ... annie doherty (@party__piglet). 2 Replies. I'm right there with you. Unless it's some fancy iced latte, but I definitely can't do that on ...
  • Feb 19, 2024 ... Yes, I am generally fit and healthy, but if I had a dollar for every time I told Erin and Valerie: “no, I definitely can't do that,” I'd ...
  • Nov 12, 2023 ... While I don't and can't sight read fresh unseen music sheet I can read a familiar sheet at speed, I definitely can't do that with tab as ...
  • I am trying to draw or do something artistic in the morning before I start work, and I definitely can't do that if I read email first, because that puts my ...
  • I definitely can't do that if I'm overworked and irritable. This week marks 41 days to my 41st birthday, and I began to lose myself the last few months ...
  • Nov 16, 2022 ... ... I definitely can't do that with acrylic! I purchased my wool baselayers from Poshmark used and was able to spend about $20 each which is WAY ...
  • Jun 14, 2016 ... I have been reading you should take old food out of the enclosures to prevent mold issues but at this point I definitely can't do that without ...

Alternatives:

  • I definitely can't do it
  • I definitely can't do this
  • I definitely can't do anything
  • I definitely can't do everything
  • I definitely can't do something

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