English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "we can't completely" Mean?

Learn what "we can't completely" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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We can't completely put a seal on it

It means there is still no final conclusion because key evidence is missing.

From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 30

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone says the case cannot be fully settled because the body was never found.

Usage Scenario

Use this in formal or investigative contexts when you need to say something is still unresolved. It is not a common casual phrase for everyday conversation.

Better ways to say it

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We can’t fully close the case because the body was never recovered.
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We can’t be completely certain since the body was never found.
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