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too bad she can't cook vs too bad she doesn't know how to cook

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Too bad she can't cook' implies that the person is unable to cook, while 'Too bad she doesn't know how to cook' suggests that the person lacks the knowledge or skill to cook. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize the inability or the lack of knowledge/skill.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

too bad she can't cook

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express regret about someone's inability to cook.

This phrase is used to express disappointment or regret about a person's lack of ability to cook.

Examples:

  • Too bad she can't cook; otherwise, we could have had a nice meal together.
  • It's too bad she can't cook, but we can always order takeout.
  • He loves her, but it's too bad she can't cook for him.
  • Too bad she can't cook, or else we could have saved money on eating out.
  • It's too bad she can't cook, but she makes up for it in other ways.
  • The girls must revive the bakery, located in Trillium River, Oregon. River Bommarito, the girls' mother, owns a bakery. It's too bad she can't cook. The girls must ...
  • The girls must revive the bakery, located in Trillium River, Oregon. River Bommarito, the girls' mother, owns a bakery. It's too bad she can't cook. The girls must ...
  • Aug 4, 2014 ... It's Meddi.EXE's idea! Reply · :iconkoridid: · KoriDiD Featured By Owner Aug 7, 2014. Roll.EXE looks like as a maid. Too bad she can't cook. :).
  • Jul 18, 2013 ... ... try again later. Published on Jul 18, 2013. When Shana wants to impress her new man, she decides to make dinner. Too bad she can't cook.

Alternatives:

  • It's unfortunate that she can't cook.
  • She lacks cooking skills, which is a shame.
  • It's a pity she can't cook.
  • She's not able to cook, which is unfortunate.
  • It's regrettable that she can't cook.

too bad she doesn't know how to cook

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express regret about someone's lack of knowledge or skill in cooking.

This phrase is used to express disappointment or regret about a person's lack of knowledge or skill in cooking.

Examples:

  • Too bad she doesn't know how to cook; otherwise, we could have had a nice meal together.
  • It's too bad she doesn't know how to cook, but we can always order takeout.
  • He loves her, but it's too bad she doesn't know how to cook for him.
  • Too bad she doesn't know how to cook, or else we could have saved money on eating out.
  • It's too bad she doesn't know how to cook, but she makes up for it in other ways.

Alternatives:

  • It's unfortunate that she doesn't know how to cook.
  • She lacks the knowledge of cooking, which is a shame.
  • It's a pity she doesn't know how to cook.
  • She's not skilled in cooking, which is unfortunate.
  • It's regrettable that she doesn't know how to cook.

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