N2 — outside your level filter
write + (and…) + can't afford to just keep doing X
kaite wa irarenai
can't afford to just keep doing X; can't sit still doing X
meaning: can't afford to write
不正を知ってしまった以上、黙ってはいられない。
fusei o shitte shimatta ijou, damatte wa irarenai.
Once I knew about the wrongdoing, I can't afford to stay silent. neutral
締め切りが近いから、のんびりしてはいられない。
shimekiri ga chikai kara, nonbiri shite wa irarenai.
The deadline's close, so I can't afford to just relax. casual