I can't afford it.

Meaning

I don't have enough money to buy it.

Examples

• John: 'Let's buy those tickets for the concert.'<br>
• Alice: '<b>I can't afford it</b>. They are too expensive.'
• John: 'I'd love to get one, but <b>I can't afford it</b> at the moment.'
• Alice: 'This new phone looks great!'<br>