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Mar 9, 2013 · Sorted by: 6. "I'm afraid that" is more commonly used to present a regretful report that something is the case: I'm afraid that sales aren't as good as we'd hoped. I'm afraid that we're going to have to Joe go (i.e. "We're going to fire Joe") "I suspect that" on the other hand is used to postulate possible reasons why something might be the case:
Jan 10, 2021 · It is not enough to say, "I am afraid of that". You have to look at why you are afraid and what it would take to not be afraid. You can break it into baby steps that match your comfort level of ...
- I’m (really) worried about… I’m (really) worried that… Use “worried about” + a noun. Use “worried that” + a subject/verb: I’m really worried about the test.
- I’m afraid that… / I’m scared to death that… “I’m scared to death” is a more extreme way to express your fear: I’m afraid that I’ll make a mistake during my presentation.
- I can’t help thinking… / I can’t stop thinking… Use “can’t help thinking” when there’s a thought that you know you shouldn’t have (usually because it’s illogical or untrue), but it keeps coming back into your mind
- It’s been keeping me awake/up at night. Use this phrase when your worries are preventing you from sleeping: I’ve been worried sick about my kids’ problems in school.
- I’m Afraid…
- We Can Say: Afraid of + Noun
- We Can Say: Afraid (that) + Clause
- I’m Afraid = A Polite Way to Say: ‘Unfortunately’
- I’m Afraid So = Unfortunately This Is Correct
We can use the phrase ‘I’m afraid’in four different ways. 1. I’m afraidof spiders. 2. I’m afraid there won’t be enough food. 3. I’m afraidwe don’t sell milk here. 4. A: Are Rachel and Brian really getting a divorce? B: I’m afraid so.
I’m afraid of spiders.I’m afraid of sharks.I’m afraid of the dark.If I’m late again, I’m afraid (that) my boss will fire me. I’m afraid (that) my son won’t like his birthday gift. Ross really wants to quit his job, but I think he’s afraid (that) he won’t be able to find another one.
A: Excuse me, do you sell milk here? B: I’m afraid we don’t. (Unfortunately we don’t.) On the phone A: Can I please speak to Mr. Fulham? B: I’m afraid he’s already gone home. Can I please take a message? (Unfortunately he has already gone home.) A: Oh! Did James pass his driving test? B: I’m afraid not. (Unfortunately not) A: Is there a bank near h...
A: Has our train really been cancelled? B: I’m afraid so. (Unfortunately this is correct.) A: I heard from Jenny that the company is going to start reducing staff. Is this true? B: I’m afraid so. We all got an email about this earlier. (Unfortunately this is correct.) A: Is ‘Ben’s Cafe’ really closing down? B: I’m afraid so. Apparently, Ben is just...
Sep 3, 2010 · The Ambiguity of “Afraid”. Jacqueline writes: I have a question about a …particular phrase, which can be read in two different ways…:”I am afraid I am unable to meet your requirements.”. According to Jacqueline, the statement was interpreted by its recipient to mean the that the writer. was taking the polite way to say they wanted ...
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Sep 7, 2023 · Here are 10 alternative ways to say 'I'm afraid': Let's explore each alternative phrase with examples: 1. I'm concerned. Instead of saying 'I'm afraid,' you can say 'I'm concerned.'. This phrase indicates that you have worries or doubts about a particular situation. Example: I'm concerned about the safety of our new neighborhood.
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Apr 4, 2020 · Chinese. Apr 4, 2020. #1. Dear all, I have learned that " I'm afraid (that) " is used to politely tell someone something that may annoy, upset, or disappoint them. For example, I’m afraid you’ve come to the wrong address. My question is, can I use "I'm afraid that" to express that I'm worrying about something bad that might happen?
