JLPT N1
～てはいられない
cannot keep ~ing; cannot afford to continue ~
Structure / Usage
Verb (て-form) + はいられない / てばかりはいられない
Example Sentences
いつまでも悲しんではいられない。前を向こう。
I can't keep being sad forever. Let's look ahead.
のんびりしてはいられない。締め切りが迫っている。
I can't afford to take it easy. The deadline is approaching.
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