Some Practical English For Today
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In English, there are many ways to say a simple thing. For example:
1.I’m busy
I’m tied up.
I’m swamped.
I‘m occupied.
I’m up to my ears.
I’ve got a lot on my plate.
I’m snowed under.
I’m caught up with work.
I’m fully booked.
2.I’m hungry
I’m starving.
I’m famished.
I’m really hungry.
I could eat a horse.
I could use a bite to eat.
I need something to eat.
3.I’m scare.
I’m frightened.
I’m terrified.
I’m worried.
I’m feeling uneasy.
I’m on the edge.
4.I’m tired
I’m exhausted.
I’m worn out.
I’m drained.
I’m beat.
I’m running on empty.
I’m feeling worn down.
I’m completely spent.
5.I’m upset
I’m annoyed.
I’m frustrated.
I’m irritated.
I’m furious.
I’m mad.
I’m fed up.
I’m really ticked off.
6.I’m confused
I’m puzzled.
I’m lost.
I’m not following.
I’m having trouble to understand.
I’m baffled.
I’m perplexed.
I’m completely lost.
7.I’m fine.
I’m doing great.
I’m pretty good.
I’m doing well.
I’m doing alright.
I’m great, thanks.
I’m fantastic.
I can’t complain.
8.I’m late.
I’m running late.
I’m behind the schedule.
I’m running behind.
I’m delayed.
I got held up.
I’m a bit late.
I’m cutting it close.
9.I’m worried.
I’m concerned.
I’m anxious.
I’m uneasy..
I’m stressed out.
I’m on edge.
I can’t stop worrying.
It’s been bothering me.
10.Yes.
Absolutely.
Definitely.
Of course.
Certainly.
Exactly.
That’s right.
*Besides, there are the differences between Could, Would and Should:
–Could is used when there is possibility, for example
I could come to see you.
–Would is used when there is an unreal situation, for example
I would buy a new house if I won the lottery.
–Should is used for an advice, for example
You should start to exercise.
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