What Does "you just couldn't" Mean?
Learn what "you just couldn't" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You just couldn't stay away from me, could you?
It means the speaker thinks the other person kept coming back because they could not resist them.
From On One Condition, Episode 45
When do people say this?
Scene Context
One person teases another for staying obsessed or too close to them.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a tense flirtation or argument when you want to tease or accuse someone of being unable to leave you alone. It can sound mocking or provocative, so avoid it at work or with strangers.
Better ways to say it
You just couldn't stay away from me, could you?
Couldn't stay away, could you?
You keep coming back to me, don't you?
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