can't /couldn't helpIf you can't/couldn't help something, such as acting in a particular way or making a particular remark, you are/were not able to control or stop itاصطلاح / مانع وقوع چیز شدن، قادر به کنترل و توقف چیزی نشدن
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It was awful, but I couldn't help laughing.
"Stop giggling!" "I can't help it!"
I can't help thinking ( = my true feeling is that ) she'd be better off without him.
I can't help feeling that the money could be put to better use.
I didn't want to hurt her but I couldn't help it.
I couldn't help but notice that you were dining alone. May I join you?
