Grammar fix
let's not go there
avoid that subject
Used to say that you do not want to discuss a difficult, awkward, or unpleasant subject.
expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Let's not go there right now; I don't want to argue about money.
At family dinners, we usually avoid politics because once someone brings it up, everyone starts arguing, so I just say, 'Let's not go there.'
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: A: Let's talk about your ex. B: Let's not go to there.
Say: Let's not go there.
'There' means the topic, not a place, so there's no 'to'. Say it to close a subject politely.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Avoid talking about a topic
How casualCasualNeutral
let's not go thereYou're here · Signal that a subject would be awkward or unwelcome.
keep offMainly British: avoid a topic, e.g. 'We kept off politics.'steer clear of the subjectAvoid discussing something likely to cause discomfort or disagreement.