Brainer
Does "can ill afford to do sth" mean "can't afford to do sth" in a formal way?
Example:
I can ill afford (=can't afford) to lose my job.
Thank you in advance!
2014년 7월 18일 오후 5:46
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Yes, it means the same. The reason is that 'Ill', as an adverb, means 'Hardly'.
So, if you put the meaning in your sentence, it'll be as, "I can hardly afford (= can't afford) to lose my job."
I hope it helps! ;)
Never Give Up!
2014년 7월 18일
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That's exactly what it means. Nice!
2014년 7월 18일
I can't speak for everyone, but living in the UK, I've never heard or seen this structure. Most people here would simply say "I can't (or cannot) afford to lose my job".
2014년 7월 19일
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