English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i can't have this affecting my business" Mean?
Learn what "i can't have this affecting my business" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Set Boundary
I can't have this affecting my business.
It means he will not allow the situation to damage his business.
From One Night Stand, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He is saying the issue cannot be allowed to hurt his business.
Usage Scenario
Use this when drawing a hard line about protecting work or money. It sounds firm and businesslike, not warm.
Better ways to say it
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I can't have this affecting my business.
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I can't let this affect my business.
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This can't affect my business.
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