المعنى
To need to do something quickly or move fast because of limited time.
خلفية ثقافية
Americans often use this phrase to justify being brief in social interactions, reflecting a culture that values efficiency. In the UK, being 'in a rush' is often used to excuse oneself from a conversation in a polite, understated way.
Use it to be polite
Saying 'I'm in a hurry' is a great way to end a conversation without being rude.
Don't say 'I have a hurry'
This is the most common mistake. Always use 'I am'.
المعنى
To need to do something quickly or move fast because of limited time.
Use it to be polite
Saying 'I'm in a hurry' is a great way to end a conversation without being rude.
Don't say 'I have a hurry'
This is the most common mistake. Always use 'I am'.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
I'm sorry, I can't talk. I _____ in a hurry.
The verb 'to be' is required for this idiom.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
This is the standard idiomatic form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Can you help me? B: Sorry, I'm _____, I have a bus to catch!
The full phrase includes the preposition and the article.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are late for work. What do you say?
This is the appropriate phrase for being late.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينI'm sorry, I can't talk. I _____ in a hurry.
The verb 'to be' is required for this idiom.
Choose the correct sentence.
This is the standard idiomatic form.
A: Can you help me? B: Sorry, I'm _____, I have a bus to catch!
The full phrase includes the preposition and the article.
You are late for work. What do you say?
This is the appropriate phrase for being late.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
8 أسئلةYes, but it means you are currently in the process of moving fast, whereas 'I am in a hurry' describes your state.
It is neutral. It works in almost any situation.
It is part of the idiomatic structure. Without it, the phrase is incomplete.
Yes: 'He is in a hurry', 'They were in a hurry'.
To be at one's leisure or to have plenty of time.
Yes, to explain why you cannot attend a meeting or finish a task immediately.
Not necessarily. You could be in a hurry while driving or just walking fast.
Yes, adding 'big' emphasizes the urgency.
عبارات ذات صلة
In a rush
synonymTo be in a hurry.
Hurry up
specialized formA command to move faster.
Pressed for time
similarTo have very little time.
