せずにはすまない - Grammar Discussion

Won’t get away without, Won’t get off without, Have to, Have no choice but to, Can’t not

Structure
Verb[ない] + ずには + すまない
Verb[ない] + では + すまない

Exception:
する→せずにはすまない

(A) ずにはすまない is a formal written phrase, literally meaning that someone is “not going to get away without (A)”. It is used when someone has to do something due to social norms, laws or customs. Reason for doing (A) is usually negatiive in some way.

:warning:It is advisable to use ざろをえない or ないわけにはいかない or similar grammar points instead as this expression is not very common.

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