Meaning
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’.
Dan tolong jangan katakan "selalu".
Fine.
Let’s not argue.
Jangan berdebat lagi.
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.
Anda adalah atasan saya dan saya sudah melakukan apa yang diharapkan dari saya.
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.
Semuanya telah naik terutama utang kita.
Money will come and go.
Let’s focus on opportunities.
Yuk, kita fokus pada "opportunities".
Situation 2
The surgery is tomorrow.
You’re in good hands.
Let’s not worry too much.
Jangan terlalu khawatir.
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.
Berikan kesempatan kepada anak-anak untuk berperilaku baik.
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.
Saya membeli 10.
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.
Tetapi saya harus menonton "World Cup".
But you’re in a completely different time zone.
Go to bed!
Pergilah tidur!
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.