cannot afford

Frequency: 9.4520.2 per million words

To not have enough money to pay for something (also can't afford).

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Examples (10)

  • We cannot afford a new car this year.
  • I wanted to buy the designer bag, but I simply couldn't afford it.
  • She cannot afford to pay for her tuition without a loan.
  • With rising prices, many people cannot afford the rent in the city.
  • The small business cannot afford to hire new employees at the moment.
  • I can't afford to eat out every night; it's too expensive.
  • Even with a discount, they cannot afford the luxury cruise.
  • He's saving up because he cannot afford to buy a house on his current income.
  • They absolutely cannot afford another unexpected medical bill.
  • Many students cannot afford the high cost of new textbooks.