38. I can't help + (verb+ing)


I. DESCRIPTION

"I can't help" is a phrase that indicates that the person is unable to prevent or control a particular action or behavior. It suggests that the action or behavior is almost automatic, and that the speaker has little or no control over it.

II. EXAMPLES

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Agnes

British English

William

British English

Olivia

American English

James

American English

Charlotte

AUS English

Amaia

NZ English

Lethabo

SA English

Geetha

IND English

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I can't help laughing at that funny video.

I can't help feeling nervous before a job interview.

I can't help crying when I watch sad movies.

I can't help singing along to my favorite songs in the car.

I can't help daydreaming during long meetings.

I can't help checking my phone every few minutes.

I can't help feeling grateful for my family and friends.

I can't help thinking about the delicious food I had at the restaurant.

I can't help procrastinating when I have a lot of work to do.

I can't help feeling excited about the upcoming trip

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