can't even

English

Verb

can’t even (third-person singular simple present can't even, present participle -, simple past and past participle couldn't even)

  1. (slang) Without a following verb, as an expression of aporia: to be unable to express one's feelings about an overwhelming situation.
    Oh my God, I got cheap tickets to the Beyoncé concert! I can’t even!
  2. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see can’t,‎ even.
    He’s nine years old, and can’t even tie his own shoelaces!
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