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Still saying “I’m very busy”?
Try this natural phrase: “I’m swamped” — it means you have way too much to do.
Example: “Sorry, I can’t join tonight—I’m swamped with work.”
It’s casual, common, and sounds super natural in daily conversation.
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This column was published by the author in their personal capacity.
The opinions expressed in this column are the author's own and do not reflect the view of Cafetalk.
The opinions expressed in this column are the author's own and do not reflect the view of Cafetalk.
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