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You can do it

🇬🇧 UK //juː kən duː ɪt// 🇺🇸 US //ju kæn du ɪt//

Meaning of You can do it

A phrase used to express confidence in someone's ability to achieve something.

In simple words: You are able to accomplish this task.

You can do it in a sentence

• When she felt nervous before the presentation, I told her, 'You can do it!'
• He looked hesitant to climb the rock wall, but everyone shouted, 'You can do it!'
• During the final exams, my friends reminded me, 'You can do it!'
• Looking at the challenging recipe, she took a deep breath and thought, 'You can do it.'
• As the team prepared for the finals, the coach motivated them with, 'You can do it!'

How to use You can do it

Use this phrase to encourage someone to believe in their ability to succeed. It is appropriate in both casual and professional settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone encouragement

Memory hint

Imagine cheering on a friend at a race and saying, 'You can do it!'

Related words

Collocations with You can do it

• believe you can do it
• tell someone you can do it
• support someone to do it

Synonyms for You can do it

• You are capable
• You can achieve it
• You will succeed

Common mistakes with You can do it

• Omitting 'you' and saying just 'can do it'.
• Using it in the wrong context, such as when the person has expressed doubt about their ability.
• Translating literally from another language which may not convey the same encouragement.

Frequently asked questions about You can do it

What does You can do it mean?

You are able to accomplish this task.

What is the definition of You can do it?

A phrase used to express confidence in someone's ability to achieve something.

How do you use You can do it in a sentence?

When she felt nervous before the presentation, I told her, 'You can do it!'

Can you give another example of You can do it?

He looked hesitant to climb the rock wall, but everyone shouted, 'You can do it!'

What are synonyms for You can do it?

Common alternatives include You are capable, You can achieve it, You will succeed.

What words go with You can do it?

It commonly pairs with believe you can do it, tell someone you can do it, support someone to do it.

What are common mistakes when using You can do it?

Omitting 'you' and saying just 'can do it'. Using it in the wrong context, such as when the person has expressed doubt about their ability. Translating literally from another language which may not convey the same encouragement.

How do you pronounce You can do it?

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

When should I use You can do it?

Use this phrase to encourage someone to believe in their ability to succeed. It is appropriate in both casual and professional settings.