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.
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The heartwarming footage shows the infant throwing caution to the wind by making the brave decision to let go of the banister, before confidently waddling over to his shocked father, 36, who can't believe his eyes.
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Fast forward four years later, and the now 24-year-old still can't believe his life's fortuitous turn.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
This one was set in a Duane Reade inside New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal, with Mulaney starring as a cashier who can't believe that a customer, played by Davidson, decides to order milk.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
Cameron Brink is a bride-to-be — and still can't believe it!
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Kate Hudson can't believe how fast her little boy is growing up.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
The up-and-coming star adds that her family and friends can't believe what's going on.
—Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
Its founder, Rachel Crandall-Crocker, a psychotherapist and the executive director of the nonprofit advocacy group Transgender Michigan, still can't believe it.
—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
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Fast forward four years later, and the now 24-year-old still can't believe his life's fortuitous turn.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
This one was set in a Duane Reade inside New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal, with Mulaney starring as a cashier who can't believe that a customer, played by Davidson, decides to order milk.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
Cameron Brink is a bride-to-be — and still can't believe it!
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Kate Hudson can't believe how fast her little boy is growing up.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
The up-and-coming star adds that her family and friends can't believe what's going on.
—Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
Its founder, Rachel Crandall-Crocker, a psychotherapist and the executive director of the nonprofit advocacy group Transgender Michigan, still can't believe it.
—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
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“Can't believe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/can%27t%20believe. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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