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" I can't afford to lose you "?
What's the meaning of " I can't afford to lose you "? I was wondering why "can't afford "is used for something which is not related to money? Could you please tell me the exact usage of " can afford"? and what's the suitable context to use it?
Thanks in advance
2012년 9월 1일 오후 8:44
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The price to pay emotionally would be too high.
2012년 9월 1일
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2 things, either you love someone and you don't want them to go because it would hurt too much, or someone you work for is telling you that you're too important.
To afford something, is usually connected to money, yes, but it can also mean give, "I afforded her the chance to explain".
I can't afford to lose you, tends, like I said, to either be about love, or importance for what you do for a company.
Emotional pain, or financial/operational detriment.
2012년 9월 1일
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