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no can do

"I can't do that."


Usually a sing that more/better incentive is needed.
You want me to give you this car for only ten grand? It's worth at least 15 according to the guide. No can do.
by Kung-Fu Jesus April 20, 2004
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"I just can't do it."
Comes from the 1982 song "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" by Daryl Hall and John Oates.
Supervisor: Can you finish that report by 2 today?

Employee: No can do.
by I Saw U2 Live Twice November 10, 2008
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Mountain Dew that is not in a can.
Person 1: Im going to go get some Mountain Dew. Do you want any?

Person 2:Only if its no can do.
by Rhettsnapples October 20, 2008
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What you say when your friend wants to buy cheap canned beer instead of good bottled stuff.
Friend: Hey let's save a few bucks and buy a case of Pisscan Light.

You: No CAN do, buddy. It's decent bottled beer or nothing for me.
by Pickles McDoody November 22, 2010
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An artform. practised mostly by cowards or weaklings. The art of running away from trouble or doing nothin.
I hope that gang doesn't start on us cuz im an expert in no can do.
by fufon July 18, 2007
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"I'm sorry, but I won't be able to attend the event on Tuesday. It's a no can do for me, unfortunately."
by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025
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It's a subtle way of saying that you can't do something in a relationship. Like when you don't have time for a romantic dinner, but only two minutes for sex.
1:
Woman: We're supposed to taste wedding cakes this afternoon, remember?
Man: Ouch! No-can-do's-ville, baby doll.

2:
Woman: Wow, that was really mean. I think you owe me an apology.
Man: No-can-do's-ville, baby doll, no-can-do's-ville.
by TomNoCan August 3, 2011
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