capable of (doing something)

capable of (doing something)

Able to do something. I don't think I'm capable of going for a walk right now—my back hurts too much. I know I was shocked—I didn't think Caroline was capable of saying such hurtful things.
See also: capable, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

capable of doing something

having the ability to do something. Do you think Tom is capable of lifting 200 pounds? No one I know is capable of such a crime!
See also: capable, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • capable
  • capable of doing
  • think back
  • think to (do something)
  • think to do
  • go against the flow
  • think out of the box
  • quit (some place)
  • quit a place
  • I shudder/dread to think