English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "you can't spend" in English
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You can't-- you can't spend your life
This means the speaker is warning that lifelong caregiving is too much to ask of one person.
From The Day We Got Married, Episode 60
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone tells another person they should not give up their whole life to caregiving.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a serious conversation about responsibility or sacrifice. It may sound harsh or judgmental if said without empathy.
Better ways to say it
1
You can't spend your life taking care of someone.
2
You can't spend your whole life caring for him.
3
You can't devote your whole life to caregiving.
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