〜ではあるまいし

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Dict. Form

Noun

ではあるまいし

Variations

でもあるまいし

じゃあるまいし

Colloquial

Used to express that since a certain person, situation, or status does not exist, the current behavior or feeling is inappropriate or excessive.

子供ではあるまいし、そんなことで泣くな。

You're not a child, so don't cry over something like that.

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