Common American Phrases in Everyday Contexts (111 page)

I'm good. 1
.
I'm well. (In response to “How are you?” Now heard more often than “I'm well,” or “Fine.”)
H
ANNA
: Hi, how you doing? I
DA
: I'm good
.
Q: I'd heard you were sick. You look fine now. How are you? A: I'm good
.
2
.
I have enough; I don't require any more, thank you.
A
NDY
: Everyone got enough to drink? D
ON
: I'm good. H
ANNA
: I'm good. I
DA
: I'm good
.
F
ATHER
: There's still a few hot dogs left. Can I get you one, Ida? I
DA
: No, thanks. I'm good.

(I'm) having a wonderful time; wish you were here
.
a catch-phrase that is written on postcards by people who are away on vacation.
John wrote on all his cards, “Having a wonderful time; wish you were here.” And he really meant it too
.
“I'm having a wonderful time; wish you were here,” said Tom, speaking on the phone to Mary, suddenly feeling very insincere.

I'm having quite a time. 1
.
I am having a very enjoyable time.
J
OHN
: Having fun? J
ANE
: Oh, yes. I'm having quite a time
.
B
OB
: Do you like the seashore? S
ALLY
: Yes, I'm having quite a time
.
2
.
I am having a very difficult time.
D
OCTOR
: Well, what seems to be the problem? M
ARY
: I'm having quite a time. It's my back. D
OCTOR
: Let's take a look at it
.
F
ATHER
: How's school? B
ILL
: Pretty tough. I'm having quite a time. Calculus is killing me.

(I'm) having the time of my life
.
I am having the best time ever.
B
ILL
: Are you having a good time, Mary? M
ARY
: Don't worry
about me. I'm having the time of my life.
M
ARY
: What do you think about this theme park? B
ILL
: Having the time of my life. I don't want to leave.

I'm in
.
I agree to be part of the team or project.
A: We're gonna rob the bank tonight. Are you in? B: Awesome! I'm in
.
D
ON
: Are you part of this project? I
SABEL
: I'm in.

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