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What to do?

What to do?

Nothing can be done; we must accept it.

The train is three hours late. What to do?

Oh well / It can't be helped

Shows you accept a situation you cannot change.

The train is three hours late. Oh well, it can't be helped.

Remember: Translated word for word from several Indian languages. Clear to Indian listeners; international listeners may think you want advice. Say 'Oh well' or 'It can't be helped'.

Short lessonPhrases that don't translateSome Indian English phrases are word-for-word translations. Listeners in India get them at once; international listeners may not.

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