Can't have nice things

When a friend is the literal reason, in every scenario, as to why you can't have nice things. (Ex: always spilling beers, falling over things, breaking things, etc.)

God damnit, Deborah! You're the reason we can't have nice things!

by Eleventy Threeve June 18, 2020

This is why we can't have nice things

what do i need to say.

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by someone else thats not u March 3, 2021

This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Track 13 of Taylor Swift's sixth album, Reputation. Also shortened to TIWWCHNT.

And here's to you, 'cause forgiveness is a nice thing to do...

HAHAHAHA!!! I can't even say it with a straight face!
This is why we can't have nice things, darling...

by b_awkward92 January 19, 2018

We ain't rich! This is why we can't have nice things.

Phrase used to get an annoying person to quit bothering you. If it doesn't work the first time, say it louder and louder until they stop bothering you.

Annoying stepbrother: Lemme play SSBB with you!
Me: Go away kid. I hate you.
Stepbrother: No! I wanna play it!
Me: We ain't rich! This is why we can't have nice things.

by Thunder Chunky July 2, 2008

i want nice things

Means the preference for liking objects of value and attractiveness.

I want nice things, like designer clothes and a sweet board, a drumset. You know.

by helloJello April 12, 2004

you have nice things

This is the sating people have when they come over to your house and you don't know what to say because if you except this you say you have nice things and your a douche bag. when in reality when someone says this the only response is "fuck you, get out"

Wealthy man: "Hey come on in"
Poor Man: "OK thanks, say YOU HAVE NICE THINGS."
Wealthy Man: "FUCK YOU"

by 123goodbye November 10, 2011

This is why we can’t have nice things

A phrase used when things go well but something ruins it

“You smacked your brother with your new toy, this is why we can’t have nice things”

by Ricky8283828 January 16, 2018