cannot choose but

cannot choose but

A phrase used when one feels very strongly compelled to do something. We cannot choose but intervene here, before you throw your life away on drugs! My mom can't choose but meddle in my love life, even though I'm 30 years old!
See also: but, cannot, choose
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cannot choose but

Can only do; cannot do otherwise: We cannot choose but to observe the rules.
See also: but, cannot, choose
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • cannot help but
  • can't help but (do something)
  • can't help but do
  • can't but
  • cannot
  • cannot but
  • eggs is eggs
  • from my cold, dead hands
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • torn