Phrases Talking About Financial Matters

I can't afford it.

B1

Meaning

I don't have enough money to buy it.

Example sentences

John: 'Let's buy those tickets for the concert.'<br>

Alice: 'I can't afford it. They are too expensive.'

John: 'I'd love to get one, but I can't afford it at the moment.'

Alice: 'This new phone looks great!'<br>