Hello, what’s up? Nesse episódio do podcast Inglês Online eu falo sobre três expressões que começam com “I’m”: uma é a do título desse episódio; e as duas outras tem a ver com… comer e beber!

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So today I thought I’d give examples for a few really common expressions that start with “I’m”. I’m, as in “I am”. Here’s one: I’m on it. This is a great expression. In order to understand what it means, picture this: you’re at work, in a meeting with your boss and a few coworkers. Your boss is assigning different tasks to each one of you. She turns to you and says “Our budget report needs to be revised. This is an urgent task and I need you to understand how important it is that we deliver a flawless report to our VP. I need you to double check every single item in that budget.” So you understand what your boss is saying. You get how important it is to get that report revised and any mistakes fixed as soon as possible. You are ready to start, you know what to do, you look your boss in the eye and you say “Boss, I’m on it”. I’m on it.

What does that mean? When you say “I’m on it”, you’re saying that you’re gonna start doing that task as soon as possible. Now, most likely.  Your boss can relax, you’re taking care of it. You are on it. In some cases, when someone says “I’m on it”, that means they’re already doing it. For example, let’s say this is a different company – the manager arrives in the office and asks the team “Did anyone remember to prepare those slides for our presentation tomorrow?” And you say “Don’t worry boss, I’m on it”. What do you mean? Well, you’re working on them right now. You’ve got the presentation software open on your screen and right this moment you’re creating the final slides of the presentation. You’re on it. You’re taking care of it. In this example, you’re doing it right now.

So next time your boss asks you – in English, of course – to do something, and you’re committed to doing it; you know you’re gonna start doing it soon or maybe you’re already doing it… What can you tell your boss? “I’m on it”. Don’t worry boss, I’m on it.

And here’s another great little expression that starts with “I’m”: I’m good. You know when you’re having lunch at your friend’s and then his mom wants to put more food on your plate? You’re full, you’ve had a lot of food already and, in fact, there’s still some food on your plate. You’re good. So that’s what you say to her: Thanks, Mrs. Martin, I’m good. The expression “I’m good” here means “I have enough. No more is necessary”. I’m good. So if you’re at a barbecue party drinking your soda drink… your glass is still full and then your friend shouts “Need more soda?” You can say “I’m good, thanks”. You can also use that as “No, thanks”. For example, if someone offers you something you don’t feel like eating or drinking, you can say “No, I’m good. Thanks”. That is very informal, OK? It’s a very informal way to say no when someone offers you food or a beverage.

And, by the way, going back to the example above where your friend’s mom wants to put more food on your plate… Let’s say you’re not even halfway through your first serving yet.