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I can't be bothered

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22 August 2026

I can't be bothered

WE often use this phrase when we're feeling too lazy, too tired or it's not important for us to do something.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

What are you doing?

I'm separating my rubbish into plastic, glass, cardboard and landfill.

Oh I can't be bothered with that. I just put all of mine in the landfill bin.

Example 2

Are you coming to Anna's party tonight?

I can't be bothered. I'm too tired and anyway, we're not very close friends

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