N2
てはいられない
💡Meaning
Can't afford to; can't keep
📝Usage
Verb[て] + はいられない
⚠️Notes
Expresses the inability to continue doing something due to circumstances or a sense of urgency. (e.g., 試験が近いから、もうのんびりしてはいられない。 - The exam is close, so I can't afford to be relaxing anymore.)