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Definition can ill afford (to do) something in British English

can ill afford (to do) something phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that someone should definitely not do something because it will cause problems

Example

We could ill afford another argument with the publisher.

Example

The soldiers can ill afford to wait another 24 hours before receiving orders.

Synonyms and related words
stop it/that hands off give something a rest
Definition can ill afford (to do) something in British English