JLPT N1
～くらいなら
rather than (do something undesirable)
Structure / Usage
Verb (dictionary form) + くらいなら
Example Sentences
あの人に頭を下げるくらいなら、辞めたほうがいい。
Rather than bow my head to that person, I'd rather quit.
歩くくらいなら、タクシーに乗ろう。
Rather than walk, let's take a taxi.