can't believe
idiom
1
—used to emphasize a statement
I can't believe how ugly that dress is.
2
—used to indicate surprise, dismay, or disappointment
You broke the window? I can't believe you guys! How could you do such a thing?
He can't believe that terrible restaurant is still in business.
She couldn't believe her good luck.
Examples of can't believe in a Sentence
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Its founder, Rachel Crandall-Crocker, a psychotherapist and the executive director of the nonprofit advocacy group Transgender Michigan, still can't believe it.
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Jonathan Franklin, NPR, 30 Mar. 2024
Still can't believe Brady Singer did not throw the sweeper more in 2023.https://t.co/lD7Iq9EeI3
— Jacob Milham (@JacobMilhamKC) January 30, 2024
The group included San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King and Chicago White Sox pitcher Jake Woodford.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
Continue reading … ‘REALLY?’ – ABC host can't believe Rubio would serve as Trump's VP if asked.
—Fox News, 25 Mar. 2024
Kate Hudson can't believe how fast time is flying by.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Catherine O’Hara still can't believe her Home Alone son, Macaulay Culkin, is all grown up.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
Having joined The Price Is Right as a model in 2003, Rachel Reynolds can't believe how quickly time has passed.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
Blac Chyna can't believe how fast her little girl is growing up.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
Jim Davis/Globe Staff Philadelphia's Dario Saric (left) can't believe he is being called for a foul in the 2018 Eastern semifinals — but Jayson Tatum can believe it.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 May 2023
Jonathan Franklin, NPR, 30 Mar. 2024
Still can't believe Brady Singer did not throw the sweeper more in 2023.https://t.co/lD7Iq9EeI3
— Jacob Milham (@JacobMilhamKC) January 30, 2024
The group included San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King and Chicago White Sox pitcher Jake Woodford.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2024
Continue reading … ‘REALLY?’ – ABC host can't believe Rubio would serve as Trump's VP if asked.
—Fox News, 25 Mar. 2024
Kate Hudson can't believe how fast time is flying by.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Catherine O’Hara still can't believe her Home Alone son, Macaulay Culkin, is all grown up.
—Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
Having joined The Price Is Right as a model in 2003, Rachel Reynolds can't believe how quickly time has passed.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
Blac Chyna can't believe how fast her little girl is growing up.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
Jim Davis/Globe Staff Philadelphia's Dario Saric (left) can't believe he is being called for a foul in the 2018 Eastern semifinals — but Jayson Tatum can believe it.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 May 2023
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“Can't believe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can%27t%20believe. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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