I'm busy

A cowards nice way of saying "Leave me alone!"

Me: "How are you?"

Responder: "I'm fine. I'm busy. Just busy as hell!"

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I'm busy

An excuse to not hang out with someone. Also, a nice way of saying no.

John: "Hey, wanna hang out?"
Bobby; " Sorry, I'm busy"

Mary "Hey, wanna hang out this weekend?"
Henry: " I wish i could but I am busy"

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I'm busy

\ˈīm ˈbi-zē\

I have a priority list. . . You're not on it.

"Can you help me work something out? I really need a friend for a minute"

I really want to but I'm just so busy with work and school and family; I'm busy.

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I'm busy

\ˈīm ˈbi-zē\

I have a priority list.

You're not on it.

"Could you help me for just an hour or so? I really need a friend"

I really wanted to be there for you but I'm busy with work and school and family.

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[I'm busy as a lizard drinkin]

Australian colloquial term.
People who are busy as a lizard drinking are doing absolutely nothing!
Lizards don't drink.

Hey mate can you give me a hand?
Nar Mate "I'm busy as a lizard drinkin...."