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You can’t do that to yourself

🇬🇧 UK //juː kɑːnt duː ðæt tə jəˈsɛlf// 🇺🇸 US //ju kænt du ðæt tə jʊˈsɛlf//

Meaning of You can’t do that to yourself

A warning against negatively impacting one's own well-being.

In simple words: You shouldn't treat yourself that way.

You can’t do that to yourself in a sentence

• You can’t do that to yourself, you deserve better.
• Promise me you can’t do that to yourself during tough times.
• When dealing with stress, remember you can’t do that to yourself.
• It's important to understand that you can’t do that to yourself anymore.

How to use You can’t do that to yourself

Use this phrase to advise someone against self-harm or negative self-treatment. It's appropriate in both casual and serious conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a caring friend reminding you not to be hard on yourself.

Related words

Collocations with You can’t do that to yourself

• do harm to yourself
• be gentle with yourself
• treat yourself kindly

Synonyms for You can’t do that to yourself

• Don't harm yourself
• Be kind to yourself
• Don't mistreat yourself

Common mistakes with You can’t do that to yourself

• Sometimes omits 'that' and says 'You can’t do to yourself'.
• 'Yourself' is confused with 'myself' or 'herself'.

Frequently asked questions about You can’t do that to yourself

What does You can’t do that to yourself mean?

You shouldn't treat yourself that way.

What is the definition of You can’t do that to yourself?

A warning against negatively impacting one's own well-being.

How do you use You can’t do that to yourself in a sentence?

You can’t do that to yourself, you deserve better.

Can you give another example of You can’t do that to yourself?

Promise me you can’t do that to yourself during tough times.

What are synonyms for You can’t do that to yourself?

Common alternatives include Don't harm yourself, Be kind to yourself, Don't mistreat yourself.

What words go with You can’t do that to yourself?

It commonly pairs with do harm to yourself, be gentle with yourself, treat yourself kindly.

What are common mistakes when using You can’t do that to yourself?

Sometimes omits 'that' and says 'You can’t do to yourself'. 'Yourself' is confused with 'myself' or 'herself'.

How do you pronounce You can’t do that to yourself?

US: //ju kænt du ðæt tə jʊˈsɛlf//, UK: //juː kɑːnt duː ðæt tə jəˈsɛlf//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You can’t do that to yourself?

Use this phrase to advise someone against self-harm or negative self-treatment. It's appropriate in both casual and serious conversations.