Meaning
「Let's not」は英語で提案や行動の拒否を表現する際に使用されるフレーズです。直訳すると「～しないようにしよう」となりますが、自然な会話では「やめておこう」といったニュアンスで使われます。
例えば、友達と一緒に計画を立てているときに、何かを避けたい場合に「Let's not」を使います。「Let's not go there」と言えば、「そこには行かないようにしよう」という意味になります。これにより、行動を控えることを提案できます。
この表現は、何かを避けたいときや、望ましくない行動を事前に防ぎたいときに非常に便利です。友人や同僚と協力して何かを決める際に、柔らかく反対意見を述べるための一つの方法として覚えておくと良いでしょう。
また、Let's notを使うことで、相手に対して強い否定ではなく、共に選択を考える姿勢を示すことができます。相手の意見を尊重しつつ、自分の意見も伝えたいときに、ぜひこの表現を使ってみてください。
Today's Sentences
- Let’s not argue.
- Let’s not worry too much.
- Let’s not eat here anymore.
- Let’s not get our hopes up.
- Let’s not stay up too late tonight.
- Writer's Note
01
Let’s not argue.
Situation 1
You’re always late.
I had a good reason for being late.
And please don’t say ‘always’.
そして、「always」とは言わないでください。
Fine.
Let’s not argue.
議論はやめましょう。
Can we talk again when we’ve both cooled off?
Situation 2
Did you confirm with the client?
I did.
Did you?
Let’s not argue.
You’re my boss and I did what was expected of me.
あなたは私の上司で、私は期待されることをしました。
02
Let’s not worry too much.
Situation 1
Not working is putting a toll on our bank account.
Let’s not worry too much.
How could you not worry.
Everything has risen especially our debt.
すべてが上昇しており、特に私たちの借金が増えています。
Money will come and go.
Let’s focus on opportunities.
チャンスに集中しましょう。
Situation 2
The surgery is tomorrow.
You’re in good hands.
Let’s not worry too much.
あまり心配しすぎないようにしましょう。
I can’t help but worry about the ‘what if’s’.
There’s no use in worrying about events that haven’t happened yet.
03
Let’s not eat here anymore.
Situation 1
You two are being very rude and loud today.
Let’s not eat here anymore.
Don’t say that.
Let’s give the kids a chance to behave.
子供たちに良い行動をするチャンスを与えましょう。
Can we all calm down and try to enjoy a night out?
Situation 2
I called for a waiter 15 minutes ago.
Let’s not eat here anymore.
The service is horrible.
But we’re here now, so let’s try to make the most of it.
04
Let’s not get our hopes up.
Situation 1
Did you buy a lottery ticket for Saturday?
I did.
I bought 10.
10個買いました。
Let’s not get our hopes up.
If I win, I’m gonna buy a new car and go on vacation.
Situation 2
I just entered the draw for an all-inclusive Mediterranean cruise.
Let’s not get our hopes up.
I feel like luck is on my side!
Maybe you should calm down a little.
05
Let’s not stay up too late tonight.
Situation 1
I’ve been so tired this last week.
Let’s not stay up too late tonight.
But this new AR technology is jaw-dropping.
I admit, it’s pretty cool.
Situation 2
Let’s not stay up too late tonight.
What?
But I have to watch the World Cup.
でもワールドカップを見なければなりません。
But you’re in a completely different time zone.
Go to bed!
寝てください！
No, I have to watch tonight.
Writer's Note
Here are some more examples to help you practice!
- Let's not [lose] hope.
- Let's not [fear] change.
- Let's not [jump] to conclusions.
- Let's not [rush] through life.
- Let's not [run] before we can walk.
- Let's not [ignore] the signs.
Calling all smarty-pants'! Any suggestions? Give us your awesome examples of "Let's not" sentences.🧐 After all, practice DOES make perfect.
