Meaning of the word "can ill afford (to do something)" in English
What does "can ill afford (to do something)" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
can ill afford (to do something)
US /kæn ɪl əˈfɔrd tu du ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ/
UK /kæn ɪl əˈfɔrd tu du ˈsʌmˌθɪŋ/
Idiom
1.
to not be able to do something because it would cause problems or be too risky
Example:
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We can ill afford to lose any more money on this project.
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The company can ill afford another scandal.
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