English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "can't you control yourself" Mean?
Learn what "can't you control yourself" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Confront
Aren't you a grown man? Can't you fucking control yourself? You are such a man whore
It means the speaker is angry that the other person is acting badly or without restraint.
From My Sister Stole My Man, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker angrily criticizes someone for not controlling their behavior.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a fight when criticizing someone's behavior. It sounds harsh and is often insulting.
Better ways to say it
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Can't you control yourself?
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Can you control yourself?
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Control yourself.
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