说不上来

can't put it into words

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can't put it into words Used when you cannot clearly explain, describe, or identify something, often because you have a vague feeling or impression.

CH: 我也说不上来为什么，就是觉得这家店很好。

EN: I can't really put my finger on why; I just feel that this place is great.

I can't really put it into words—I just know, you know?

— 梦幻之地 (1989)

I can’t quite put my finger on it, but anyway, I really like it.

— 寄生虫 (2019)

I can’t quite put it into words.

— 谜一样的双眼 (2009)