Meaning
"Let's not"은 제안이나 권유를 할 때, 특정 행동을 하지 말자고 할 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 일종의 부정적인 권유로, 함께 어떤 행동을 피하자는 의미를 담고 있습니다.
예를 들어, 친구가 야외에서 피크닉을 하자고 제안했을 때, 날씨가 좋지 않다면 "Let's not go for a picnic today."라고 말하여 오늘은 피크닉을 가지 말자고 제안할 수 있습니다.
"Let's not"은 보통 친숙한 사이에서 가볍게 사용하는 표현입니다. 상대방과의 관계를 고려하여 사용하면 좋습니다.
이 표현을 사용할 때는 상대방의 의견을 존중하면서 부드럽게 전달하는 것이 중요합니다. 따라서 부정적인 느낌을 줄 수 있는 상황에서는 이유를 간단히 설명해주는 것이 좋습니다.
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’.
그리고 제발 '항상'이라고 말하지 마.
Fine.
Let’s not argue.
다투지 말자.
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.
당신은 제 상사이고, 저는 기대에 맞춰 일을 했습니다.
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.
모든 것이 올랐어요, 특히 우리의 빚이요.
Money will come and go.
Let’s focus on opportunities.
기회에 집중합시다.
Situation 2
The surgery is tomorrow.
You’re in good hands.
Let’s not worry too much.
너무 걱정하지 말아요.
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.
아이들에게 행동할 기회를 줍시다.
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.
나는 10개를 샀어.
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.
하지만 나는 World Cup을 봐야 해.
But you’re in a completely different time zone.
Go to bed!
가서 잠을 자요!
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.
