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What does “can’t get over sth” mean?

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Rebecca

The expression "can't get over" means that you are unable to stop talking or thinking about something, either because you are amazed, shocked, or upset by it. Ex: I can't get over how delicious this soup is, you'll have to give me the recipe. Ex: I can't get over how rude that lady was to me.

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