can't but

can't but

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

can't but

Also, cannot but. See can't help.
See also: but
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • cannot help but
  • can't help but (do something)
  • can't help but do
  • cannot choose but
  • cannot
  • cannot but
  • eggs is eggs
  • from my cold, dead hands
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • (one's) best foot forward