Ways to say I'm Busy

The video explores various idioms and phrases to express being busy, such as 'swamped', 'slammed', and 'a lot on my plate'. It also covers pronunciation tips for 'busy' and discusses how to say no when overwhelmed. The video aims to expand vocabulary and provide alternatives to express busyness in different contexts.

What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'busy' as discussed in the video?

• With an 'ee' sound as in 'bee'

• With an 'i' sound as in 'sit'

• With an 'a' sound as in 'cat'

• With an 'o' sound as in 'pot'

Which idiom means being overwhelmed with tasks, similar to being covered with earth?

• I have a lot on my plate

• I'm buried

• I'm swamped

• I'm slammed

What is the difference in pronunciation for the 'Ed' ending in 'swamped' and 'slammed'?

• Both end with a 't' sound

• 'Swamped' ends with a 'd' sound, 'slammed' with a 't' sound

• 'Swamped' ends with a 't' sound, 'slammed' with a 'd' sound

• Both end with a 'd' sound

What does the idiom 'I have a lot on my plate' imply?

• You have many tasks to handle

• You are eating a lot

• You are on a diet

• You are not hungry

Which idiom suggests managing multiple responsibilities at once?

• I have a lot of irons in the fire

• I'm up to my ears

• I'm overwhelmed

• I'm juggling a lot

What does 'I don't have the bandwidth' mean in terms of busyness?

• You are out of town

• You are not interested

• You don't have enough time or energy

• You lack internet connection

How can you express that you are busy at a specific time?

• I'm unavailable

• I'm buried

• I'm juggling a lot

• I'm swamped