French phrase
Je n'y peux rien.
Meaning
There's nothing I can do about it.
When to use it
Indicates that the matter is beyond one's control. It is used calmly when explaining limited responsibility for a problem.
Example dialogue
Pourquoi le projet est-il en retard ?
Why is the project behind schedule?
Je n'y peux rien.
There's nothing I can do about it.