わけにはいかない

Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling 訳にはいかない

cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to

Also written わけには行かない、訳には行かない

Meanings

  1. Expression

    cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)

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