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Ways to Say "you couldn't even" in English

Learn useful ways to say "you couldn't even" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.

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You couldn't even wait for like few hours to check

It means the speaker is upset that the other person was impatient and did not wait to discuss the medical results together.

From The Perfect Husband, Episode 24

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone complains that the other person could not wait to review lab results together.

Usage Scenario

Use this in an emotional argument about medical news or trust. It sounds hurt and accusatory, so it is not polite.

Better ways to say it

1
You couldn't even wait for a few hours to check my lab results together.
2
You couldn't wait a few hours?
3
Couldn't you wait to check the results together?

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