The phrase "can you not" is used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying, inappropriate, or unwanted. The structure is an ellipsis of a fuller question like "can you not do that?", shortened for sharp, sarcastic effect. It is informal slang commonly used in conversation and online communication as a dismissive or irritated way of telling someone to stop their behavior.

Definicja i znaczenie słowa „can you not” po angielsku

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