We can't just make someone else's fish!

(noun): A saying dating back to medieval Europe (apx 1100 C.E.). Originally meant to denote one fishmonger's unwillingness to copy his competitor's sign (and thus claim that he sold the same kind of fish), the saying has come to refer to any general unwillingness to copy someone else's work, specifically when requested to do so by a customer.

"I was wondering if you could make me some copies of this licensed product."
"Sorry but they own the rights to it. We can't just make someone else's fish!"

by enkidef February 27, 2017

we can't stop

an annoying song made by a singer/random girl who somehow got a record deal. with no tune at all, it somehow manages to be super popular. It also happens to be the first single released from Miley Cyrus's new album "Bangerz"

Other Songs from Miley Cyrus include-
Party In The USA
See You Again
Best Of Both Worlds
Wrecking Ball

Katie: I just heard We Can't Stop by Miley Cyrus on the radio!

Eliza: Oh god, how did you survive?
Katie: I didn't, I'm a ghost.

by SongGirl64 August 28, 2013

we can't stop

a song written by Miley Cyrus. can also be taken as a cry for help.

OMG did you hear that new song we can't stop?
-ya I think Miley Cyrus has hit rock bottom

by Sucks fo you February 21, 2014

we can't start the fire

The opposite of those who can't stop the fire...

Although we have tons of firewood & lighters, we can't start the fire.

by GlazeHer April 17, 2017

We can't walk but we can like WALK

when a place is within walking distance but you can't be fucked walking

we should go to ruby's house instead because we can't walk but we can like WALK to the shops

by bbobjerryyy11 September 24, 2023

We can't be friends

And I won't ever have a relationship. But what these people are trying to turn that into is an overt form of of second class citizenry.

Hym "No we can't be friends. In the words of Arianna Grande "We can't be friends." Because the only reason were are lovers is the lack of a fat cock."

by Hym Iam October 19, 2025

This is why we can't have nice things

No matter how nice of a thing you have, no matter how hard you may try, someone will always find a way to fuck it up.

Josh: Hey bro can I borrow your phone?
Me: I dunno man, I just bought this. I don't even have a case on it yet!
Josh: Chill dude, I ain't gonna break it. It'll just take a second..
Me: Okay...
Josh:*Immediately drops it on the ground, denting the corner*
Me: God damn it Josh, this is why we can't have nice things.

by re3ja April 25, 2016