What Does "you can't pretend" Mean?
Learn what "you can't pretend" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
pretend that all is okay when it's not.
It means the speaker wants the other person to admit that the situation is not fine.
From Tangled In Desire, Episode 13
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone challenges another person for pretending everything is fine.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you want to call out denial or avoidance. It can sound accusatory, so it is better for tense situations than polite discussion.
Better ways to say it
You can't pretend everything is okay.
You can't pretend that all is okay when it's not.
Stop pretending everything is fine.
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