can't even
English
Verb
can’t even (third-person singular simple present can't even, present participle -, simple past and past participle couldn't even)
- (slang) Without a following verb, as an expression of aporia: to be unable to express one's feelings about an overwhelming situation.
- Oh my God, I got cheap tickets to the Beyoncé concert! I can’t even!
- Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see can’t, even.
- He’s nine years old, and can’t even tie his own shoelaces!