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    ytq_1 is offline Newbie
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    Default Can't help

    I have come across can't help phrase in meaning of cannot master/cannot stop. Example as follows:

    I cannot help making this mistake over and over again.

    Is that correct or can't help does not mean cannot stop in any case ?

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    JMurray is online now Senior Member
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    Default Re: Can't help

    ytq.
    "I cannot help making this mistake over and over again".
    and
    "I can't help making this mistake over and over again".

    .. are both OK.

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