Complete Guide to Using “Let’s not + (verb)” in English

The phrase “Let’s not” is used to suggest avoiding a particular action or behavior. It’s a polite way to discourage something from happening.

“Let’s not” Usage Examples

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation	Context
1	Let’s not discuss this now.	चलो अभी इस पर चर्चा न करें।	Postponing discussion
2	Let’s not stay here too long.	चलो यहाँ ज्यादा देर न रुकें।	Time management
3	Let’s not stop anywhere on the way.	चलो रास्ते में कहीं न रुकें।	Travel plans
4	Let’s not remain mad at each other.	चलो एक-दूसरे से नाराज न रहें।	Conflict resolution
5	Let’s not meddle in other people’s business.	चलो दूसरों के मामलों में दखल न दें।	Personal boundaries
6	Let’s not get too excited.	चलो ज्यादा उत्साहित न हों।	Managing expectations
7	Let’s not worry too much.	चलो ज्यादा चिंता न करें।	Stress management
8	Let’s not interrupt them when they’re talking.	चलो उन्हें बात करते समय न टोकें।	Conversation etiquette
9	Let’s not waste any more time.	चलो और समय बर्बाद न करें।	Productivity
10	Let’s not make the same mistake again.	चलो फिर वही गलती न करें।	Learning from errors

Positive Alternatives with “Let’s”

Sno	English Example	Hindi Translation	Context
1	Let’s help you.	चलो हम आपकी मदद करते हैं।	Offering assistance
2	Let’s get that for you.	चलो वह आपके लिए ले आते हैं।	Helping someone
3	Let’s try again.	चलो फिर से कोशिश करते हैं।	Encouragement
4	Let’s think positively.	चलो सकारात्मक सोचते हैं।	Positive mindset
5	Let’s find a solution.	चलो कोई समाधान ढूंढ़ते हैं।	Problem-solving

Grammar Notes

1. Structure: “Let’s not” + base verb (V1)
   • Correct: “Let’s not argue”
   • Incorrect: “Let’s not to argue” or “Let’s not arguing”
2. Formal Alternative: “Let us not” is more formal than the contraction “Let’s not”
3. Response Patterns:
   • Agreement: “You’re right, we shouldn’t”
   • Disagreement: “But I think we should…”

Cultural Considerations

• In Indian English, often softened with “please” (“Let’s not fight, please”)
• Can be made more polite by adding “maybe” (“Maybe let’s not go today”)
• In Hindi, commonly translated as “चलो… न” or “हमें… नहीं करना चाहिए”