～わけにはいかない
Cannot afford to / Must not
V（辞書形）＋わけにはいかない
Grammar Pattern: ～わけにはいかない
Structure: V（辞書形）＋わけにはいかない
Meaning: Cannot afford to / Must not
Explanation:
Indicates that one cannot do an action due to social norms, moral obligations, or common sense, even if one wants to.
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