わけにはいきません

cannot afford to

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cannot afford to A polite expression used to say that one cannot do something because of responsibility, circumstances, or social expectations. Often translated as “must not” or “cannot allow oneself to.”
JA: この機会を逃すわけにはいきません。
EN: I can't afford to miss this opportunity.

認めるわけにはいきません

I can't accept that.

— ムーンライズ・キングダム (2012)

見逃すわけにはいきません

I can't afford to miss it.

あなたの大事な瞬間見逃すわけにはいきません

I can't afford to miss your important moment.

— ウィキッド ふたりの魔女 (2024)