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GrammarJLPT N3
cannot afford to
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. cannot afford to
This grammar expression is used to say that one cannot or should not do something, even if they might want to. It conveys a sense of social obligation or moral constraint, meaning the speaker feels it is not acceptable or appropriate to take that action.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

If that's how you're going to act, I can't just stay quiet!

Sentence 2

Honestly, I can't afford to just take that at face value.

Sentence 3

As a representative of the company, I cannot afford to be rude.

Sentence 4

No matter how you look at it, we can't afford to decide this right here and now, can we?

Sentence 5

He declared, "As the one responsible, I can't afford to run away."