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15 ALTERNATIVES
FOR 'I'M BUSY'
VOCABULARY
LESSON

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1 I'm booked up.

I’m all booked up today but I could fit you in
on Monday.

2 I’m swamped.
I haven’t had any time to myself recently - I’ve
been so swamped with work!

3 I’ve got a lot to do!

I need to crack on - I’ve got a lot to do!

4 I have a lot going on.

Don’t call her until Monday - she has a lot
going on right now!

5 I have a lot on the go.

I’ve got so much on the go right now - I don’t
think I can cope!

6 I’ve got a lot on my plate right now.

In January I am starting a new position and I
will have a lot more on my plate!

7 I’m up to my ears!
Will has no time to watch rugby - he’s up to his
ears in farmwork!

8 I’m tied up.

I can’t come over right now as I’m a bit tied up!

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9 I can’t take anything else on.

I would love to volunteer for your project but
I can’t take any more on.

10 I’m stressed.
I’m feeling very stressed at present - could we
rearrange for a quieter time?

11 I’m overworked.
I think I am overworking myself. I think I need
some time off.

12 I’m overstretched/overloaded.
Last year I totally overstretched myself so
this year I am trying to prioritise my key
tasks.

13 I’m snowed under!

This winter I’ve been snowed under...and it hasn’t
even snowed.

14 My diary is full.
My diary is full this month. I wonder if I could
squeeze you in next month?

15 I have other priorities.

I have other priorities at the moment, but I
expect things to calm down next month.

The End

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