i can't tell you

idiom
UK: /aɪ kɑːnt tel juː/
US: /aɪ kænt tel juː/

  1. Used to indicate that you are unwilling to reveal some information.

    1. I can't tell you what I bought. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's a secret, so I can't tell you anything about the gift until her birthday. [ ] [ ]

  2. Expressing inability to share a piece of information because it is confidential or not yet public.

    1. I can't tell you about the new project. [ ] [ ]
    2. The details are still being finalized, so I can't tell you all the specifics just yet. [ ] [ ]

  3. To refuse to answer a question or provide information.

    1. I can't tell you where it is hidden. [ ] [ ]
    2. Regarding the investigation, I can't tell you any more without jeopardizing the case. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "i can't tell you" in English means: Used to indicate that you are unwilling to reveal some information., Expressing inability to share a piece of information because it is confidential or not yet public., To refuse to answer a question or provide information..

The phonetic transcription of "i can't tell you" is /aɪ kɑːnt tel juː/ in British English and /aɪ kænt tel juː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "i can't tell you": "I can't tell you what I bought.". More examples on the page.