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You can't promise somethin' like that

🇬🇧 UK //juː kɑːnt ˈprɒmɪs ˈsʌmθɪŋ laɪk ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //ju kɑnt ˈprɑmɪs ˈsʌmθɪŋ laɪk ðæt//

Significato di You can't promise somethin' like that

To make a commitment about a situation or action that is unlikely to happen.

In simple words: You cannot make a promise about something like that.

You can't promise somethin' like that in una frase

• You can't promise somethin' like that; it's just too risky.
• Don't say you can help; you can't promise somethin' like that.
• She looks worried and says, 'You can't promise somethin' like that to him.'
• In the meeting, someone said, 'You can't just promise somethin' like that and not deliver.'

Come usare You can't promise somethin' like that

Used in casual conversation, often implies doubt or impossibility about the promise made.

Grammar pattern

promise + object

Memory hint

Think of it as a casual way to say you can't commit.

Parole correlate

Collocations with You can't promise somethin' like that

• make a promise
• keep a promise
• promise to help
• promise someone
• promise you won't

Synonyms for You can't promise somethin' like that

• vow
• pledge
• assure
• commit
• guarantee

Common mistakes with You can't promise somethin' like that

• 'Promise' is often confused with 'guarantee', which have different meanings.
• Learners may forget to use 'that' after 'like' when trying to convey a specific example.
• 'Somethin'' is sometimes mistakenly written as 'something' in informal contexts.

Domande frequenti su You can't promise somethin' like that

Cosa significa You can't promise somethin' like that?

You cannot make a promise about something like that.

Cosa significa You can't promise somethin' like that in italiano?

You cannot make a promise about something like that.

Qual è la definizione di You can't promise somethin' like that?

To make a commitment about a situation or action that is unlikely to happen.

Come si usa You can't promise somethin' like that in una frase?

You can't promise somethin' like that; it's just too risky.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di You can't promise somethin' like that?

Don't say you can help; you can't promise somethin' like that.

Quali sono i sinonimi di You can't promise somethin' like that?

Alcune alternative comuni sono vow, pledge, assure, commit, guarantee.

Quali parole si abbinano a You can't promise somethin' like that?

Si abbina spesso a make a promise, keep a promise, promise to help, promise someone, promise you won't.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con You can't promise somethin' like that?

'Promise' is often confused with 'guarantee', which have different meanings. Learners may forget to use 'that' after 'like' when trying to convey a specific example. 'Somethin'' is sometimes mistakenly written as 'something' in informal contexts.

Come si pronuncia You can't promise somethin' like that?

US: //ju kɑnt ˈprɑmɪs ˈsʌmθɪŋ laɪk ðæt//, UK: //juː kɑːnt ˈprɒmɪs ˈsʌmθɪŋ laɪk ðæt//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

You can't promise somethin' like that è formale o informale?

"You can't promise somethin' like that" è informale, quindi è adatto a conversazioni informali con amici e familiari.

Quando dovrei usare You can't promise somethin' like that?

Used in casual conversation, often implies doubt or impossibility about the promise made.