Collocation
I can do that.
To express ability and willingness to perform a requested task or action; to confirm one is able to complete something.
Definition
'I can do that.' is a common English collocation. To express ability and willingness to perform a requested task or action; to confirm one is able to complete something.
I can + [verb] + that
“A: "Can you pick up the groceries on your way home?" B: "Sure, I can do that."”
Examples
- If you need someone to lock up tonight, I can do that.
- A: Who can send the invoice? B: I can do that.
- Don't worry about the booking — I can do that.
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- If nobody else wants to drive, I can do that.
- She asked who could meet the client, and I said I can do that.
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