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Meaning of can wait | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A response to can't wait that negates the phrase.
    informal, no-past-participle, no-present-participle, sarcastic
  2. Used to dismiss a concern considered urgent by another party.
    no-past-participle, no-present-participle

Examples

“Could you move, please? I need to get by! I'm not done yet. You can wait.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

can'st can't can't be bothered can't be fucked can't but can't carry a tune in a bucket

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