Some Practical English For Today
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In English, there are many ways to express 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 scared.
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 understanding.
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 schedule.
I’m running behind.
I’m delayed.
I got held up.
I’m a bit late.
I’m cutting it close.
9.I like it.
I’m into it.
I’m fond of it.
I really enjoy it.
I’m keen on it.
I’m crazy about it.
I’m really into it.
It’s right up my alley.
10.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.
11.I’m wrong.
I was mistaken.
I made a mistake.
I stand corrected.
I misunderstood.
That was my fault.
I made an error.
12.I’m sick.
I’m not feeling well.
I’m feeling under the water.
I feel awful.
I’m not at my best.
I’m feeling a bit off.
I’m feeling lousy.
I’ve come down with something.
13.It’s dirty.
It’s filthy.
It’s messy.
It’s grimy.
It’s dusty.
It’s covered with dirt.
I need cleaning.
It’s complete mess.
It’s not very clean.
14.Wait.
Hold on.
Hang on.
Wait a minute.
One second.
Wait a second.
Bear with me.
Just a moment.
15.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 advice, for example
You should start to exercise.
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