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You can talk vs You can’t talk

you can talk —(also: you should talk) you are in no position to criticize because you are at least as guilty as smb. you are criticizing (used as an ironic or sarcastic response to a person who has just spoken):

  • “Debra’s house is always such a mess!” “You can talk! Your house is even messier than hers!”

you can’t talk —(also: you shouldn’t talk) = you can talk:

  • “Andy’s always late. He won’t be here in time for dinner.” “You can’t talk. You haven’t been on time for dinner for years.”