Korean phrase
그렇게는 못해요. keu reo ke neun mo tae yo
Meaning
I can't do it that way
When to use it
It means that a suggested way is not possible. It politely rejects a proposal or approach and leaves room for another way.
Example dialogue
이번 프로젝트는 이렇게 진행하면 어때요? i beon peu ro jek teu neun i reo ke chin haeng ha myeon eo ttae yo
How about we proceed with this project this way?
미안하지만 그렇게는 못해요. mi an ha ji man keu reo ke neun mo tae yo
I'm sorry, but I can't do it that way.