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Park sang joon Posted 11 years ago
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I don't believe this/ I can't believe this
A: This is hard for me to say but... I think we should put off the wedding.
B: You can't be serious! Are you having second thoughts?
A: Of course not. The thing is, my younger brother got arrested for stealing a car.
B: What?
A: He might go to jail. My parents are freaking out. The timing is bad.
B: I don't believe this. The invitations have already been sent.
I think in this context, "I can't believe this" is more suitable than "I don't believe this."
So, I'd like to hear your opinion on this.
Thank you in advance for your help.
B: You can't be serious! Are you having second thoughts?
A: Of course not. The thing is, my younger brother got arrested for stealing a car.
B: What?
A: He might go to jail. My parents are freaking out. The timing is bad.
B: I don't believe this. The invitations have already been sent.
I think in this context, "I can't believe this" is more suitable than "I don't believe this."
So, I'd like to hear your opinion on this.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Top answer
Both expressions of disbelief are used. They mean the same thing.
- Both expressions of disbelief are used.
- They mean the same thing.
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Both expressions of disbelief are used. They mean the same thing.
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Thank you, AlpheccaStars, for your so very kind answer. 
I think "I can't believe this" is closer to "I might not believe this"
I think "I can't believe this" is closer to "I might not believe this"
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park sang joonI'd like to know how you think about this.It does not mean anything except a cry of disbelief.
eg.
I left my new iPad in the car on the passenger's seat.
I went into the store for one minute and bought some milk.
When I came out, my car window was broken and the iPad was gone.
I cry, "I can't / don't believe it! I was o
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