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Can you do that

🇬🇧 UK //kən jʊ duː ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //kæn ju du ðæt//

Meaning of Can you do that

A request for confirmation of someone's ability to complete a task.

In simple words: A way to ask if someone can perform a task.

Can you do that in a sentence

• Can you do that math problem quickly?
• If you have time, can you do that for me?
• During the meeting, I asked, 'Can you do that task by Friday?'
• When you have a moment, can you do that review?

How to use Can you do that

Commonly used in both formal and informal situations to request help or an action. Can sound polite or casual depending on tone.

Grammar pattern

standalone request

Memory hint

Imagine asking a friend: 'Can you do that trick?' to remember this phrase.

Related words

Collocations with Can you do that

• ask if you can do that
• wonder if you can do that
• see if you can do that
• check if you can do that
• know if you can do that

Synonyms for Can you do that

• Are you able to do that?
• Can you handle that?
• Is that possible for you?
• Can you accomplish that?
• Will you do that?

Common mistakes with Can you do that

• Using 'can you do that' too formally in serious discussions.
• Omitting the 'you' and saying just 'can do that'.
• Confusing it with 'can you make that' which implies creating something.

Frequently asked questions about Can you do that

What does Can you do that mean?

A way to ask if someone can perform a task.

What is the definition of Can you do that?

A request for confirmation of someone's ability to complete a task.

How do you use Can you do that in a sentence?

Can you do that math problem quickly?

Can you give another example of Can you do that?

If you have time, can you do that for me?

What are synonyms for Can you do that?

Common alternatives include Are you able to do that?, Can you handle that?, Is that possible for you?, Can you accomplish that?, Will you do that?.

What words go with Can you do that?

It commonly pairs with ask if you can do that, wonder if you can do that, see if you can do that, check if you can do that, know if you can do that.

What are common mistakes when using Can you do that?

Using 'can you do that' too formally in serious discussions. Omitting the 'you' and saying just 'can do that'. Confusing it with 'can you make that' which implies creating something.

How do you pronounce Can you do that?

US: //kæn ju du ðæt//, UK: //kən jʊ duː ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Can you do that?

Commonly used in both formal and informal situations to request help or an action. Can sound polite or casual depending on tone.