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If we hadn’t spent so much money last month, we could afford to travel this year.

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Narrator

If we hadn’t spent so much money last month, we could afford to travel this year.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You should budget your money carefully so you can afford to travel.

Describing Habits

We usually track our spending to avoid overspending and ensure we can afford our travel plans.

Asking About Others

Did you manage your finances well enough to afford your vacation?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If we had saved more, we could have traveled to more places.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Had we exercised greater fiscal prudence last month, we would be in a position to fund travel this year.

Casual

If we hadn't blown so much cash last month, we could go on a trip this year.

Simpler English

We could travel this year if we hadn't spent so much money last month.

Phrases to learn

spent so much money

To have expended a large amount of money.

afford to travel

To have the financial means to undertake a journey.