14 Better Ways to Say 'I'm Busy' | What to Say Instead

Boost your vocabulary and express yourself precisely with BETTER ways to say “I’m busy” in English. Learn powerful adjectives, collocations, idioms, and phrasal verbs to say instead.

In this lesson, I’m sharing 14 alternatives to saying ‘I’m busy’ whether it’s just a one-time, unexpected issue at work or whether you’ve said yes to too many things and now you feel overwhelmed.

My goal is to help you express yourself effortlessly and naturally in English and to use advanced-level vocabulary.

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Hi, I’m Annemarie — an English teacher whose expertise is in spoken communication, confidence-building, and fluency. Everything I do at Speak Confident English is designed to help you get the confidence you want for your life and work in English. On my YouTube channel, I share weekly lessons with strategies, skills, and resources to help you:

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[armandobontempo]

Teacher Annmarie, you have the best pronunciation I've ever heard... It's so clear and perfect that I don't miss any letter...
THANK YOU !!!
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[terryndifor]

Thanks so much for this video! You know, I've always been hearing the same word every time I talk to a few of my friends. They say "I'm busy" over and over again whenever I try make plans with someone, and the more times they use that word, the more I don't believe anything they say when they literally never, and I mean NEVER make any time for me

[no_wondermusic]

I can't thank you enough for your work.

[ИветаФердинандова-сс]

I decided to study for another master's degree while on maternity leave to keep myself busy and develop and retrain.
However, at times I'm slammed with assignments at the university and domestic tasks with two kids.
With the approaching exams, I'm burning the candle at both ends.

[minafarhani]

Thank you, very useful idioms and words.
I have a lot on my plate
I burned a candle
I've a lot of irons on fire.

[allybaba]

I like You Anne Marie! You are such beautiful and thank you for your kindness! GOD BLESS YOU SO MUCH!

[niyomphusopha]

I'm Thai, living in Bankok now but a native of N-E of Thailand, speaking Lao in our daily lives. My English is basic(not good) but I underststand and catch up every word you pronounced. How come.
! I'm surprised . Thanks a lot, Madam Annemarie. God Bless You.

[doremifasolatido-rozs]

Annemarie please do more advanced lessons thank you.

[estudiostecnicos]

Dear Anne Marie, I really like this post, awesome material. These phrasal verbs are useful ideed, how to express been up the neck in different tasks or chores is a must. The current business atmosphere is labeled by tons of assignments, and poor recognition of the work done. Take care

[Swaminath]

I like your pronounciation lesson very nice thankyou so much.

I was swamped at work today. Even through, I still won't miss your class. Thanks for the great lesson!

[bompy]

Despite COVID19, I've recently had my hands full putting together my lectures.

Thanks a lot.

[blessedsoul]

You’re truly phenomenal! My sentence example is “ I did two nights burning the candle to finish my audio and video recording for our school’s virtual choir.

[azizkenbib]

Excellent lesson. Thx a bunch dear teacher

[nopamartheyman]

I bit off more than I could chew last March; I got a new job and a college English class. Contrarily, I am keeping myself busy now to stay safe at home. Thank you for this useful lesson.

[melinafrick]

I've just rewatched this video to use this vocabulary to answer a partner that has canceled our meeting because she is swamped at work. Thanks Annemarie, your lessons are really useful!

[lolitk]

This lesson is very opportune this holiday season. It makes us forget about getting busy actually. Thanks Anne-Marie

[renatobatista]

Hello Annemarie. My name is Renato and I really appreciate your English lessons, mainly the way you explain them. Thanks a lot.

[shwetamishra]

It was definately an informative session however, I would appreciate if you could add one more slide of all the idioms at the end of session to keep the record of takeaway of this wonderful session. THANKS A LOT🙂

[neilaoliveira]

as always you're so clear!
thank you⚘