I won’t be able to make it vs I can’t make it

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning of being unable to attend an event or appointment. The choice between 'I won’t be able to make it' and 'I can’t make it' can depend on personal preference or the level of formality desired.

Last updated: April 05, 2024 • 726 views

I won’t be able to make it

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express the inability to attend an event or appointment.

This phrase is often used to politely decline an invitation or inform someone that you cannot attend a scheduled meeting. It implies a future inability to be present.

Examples:

I won’t be able to make it to the party tonight.
She won’t be able to make it to the meeting tomorrow.
They won’t be able to make it to the event on Saturday.

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I'm sorry I won't be able to make it to your
AND I WON'T BE ABLE TO MAKE IT TOMORROW.
I won't be able to make it today.
Listen, could you please call her and tell her that I won't be able to make it.
I won't be able to make it.
I won't be able to make it up until tomorrow.
Call Aunt Irma and tell her I won't be able to make it.
I won't be able to make it today.
I won't be able to make it to the bar, but I wanted to express my condolences.
Doll, I'm sorry, I won't be able to make it.
But means I won't be able to make it to the book release.
Sorry, Martinson, I won't be able to make it.
Don't be cross, sweetie, I won't be able to make it at 11.
You'll have to apologies for me. I won't be able to make it.
I won't be able to make it. I'm sure that'll disappoint him.
Kristen, something has come up, and I won't be able to make it tonight.
I know, dear, but I won't be able to make it.
Sorry, but I thought that Professor won't be able to make it.
He's still in surgery and won't be able to make it after all.
I won't be able to make your boards anymore.

Alternatives:

I won’t be able to attend.
I won’t be able to come.
I won’t be able to join.
I won’t be able to be there.

I can’t make it

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express the inability to attend an event or appointment.

This phrase is often used informally to decline an invitation or inform someone of your inability to attend a scheduled meeting. It implies a current inability to be present.

Examples:

I can’t make it to the movie tonight.
He can’t make it to the conference next week.
She can’t make it to the party on Friday.

Alternatives:

I can’t attend.
I can’t come.
I can’t join.
I can’t be there.

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