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i already have plansA 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/

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.'
💡 Concept

When asked to hang out tonight, he smiled and said 'I already have plans.'

I already have plans in my hands!
🎵 Rhyme

I already have plans in my hands!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/aɪ ɔːlˈrɛdi hæv plænz/
🇬🇧 UK/aɪ ɔːlˈrɛdi hæv plænz/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

planshandsstands
plans
hands
stands

🔗Collocations

make plans
cancel plans
change plans
firm plans
tentative plans
weekend plans

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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?

😄 Fun example

Do you want to join our study group? Thanks, but I already have plans to procrastinate until the last minute.

😄 Fun example

She said she already had plans, but I saw her at home watching cat videos all evening.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

I'm busyI'm bookedI'm tied upI'm not availableI have commitments

Antonyms

I'm freeI'm availableI have no plans

Related

scheduleappointmentcommitmentengagementarrangement

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