i already have plans — A polite way to decline an invitation or request by indicating that you are already committed to something else
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A polite way to decline an invitation or request by indicating that you are already committed to something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪ ɔːlˈrɛdi hæv plænz/
Korean meaning: 이미 다른 약속이나 계획이 있어서 초대나 요청을 정중히 거절할 때 쓰는 표현
Korean pronunciation: 아이 올**레**디 해브 **플랜**즈
Example Sentences
- Want to go bungee jumping this weekend? Sorry, I already have plans to hide under my blanket and watch Netflix.
- I already have plans for tonight, but maybe we can meet tomorrow instead?
- Do you want to join our study group? Thanks, but I already have plans to procrastinate until the last minute.
i already have plans
NOUN//aɪ ɔːlˈrɛdi hæv plænz//
A polite way to decline an invitation or request by indicating that you are already committed to something else
When asked to hang out tonight, he smiled and said 'I already have plans.'
I already have plans in my hands!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Already는 고대영어 'eallræde'에서 유래하고, plans는 프랑스어 'plan'에서 온 말로, 함께 쓰이면서 현대적인 거절 표현이 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“Want to go bungee jumping this weekend? Sorry, I already have plans to hide under my blanket and watch Netflix.”
“I already have plans for tonight, but maybe we can meet tomorrow instead?”
“Do you want to join our study group? Thanks, but I already have plans to procrastinate until the last minute.”
“She said she already had plans, but I saw her at home watching cat videos all evening.”
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