If you're 'all tied up,' it means you're too busy to do whatever the other person is asking you to do. It's a typical expression you hear in an office.
Example:
-Can you go to lunch next Thursday?
-No, sorry. I'll be all tied up in court next week. How about the week after that?
I love analyzing my native language, American English, and helping non-native speakers make sense of it. I've been doing this for fun with friends who speak English as a second language for nearly 30 years. I would like to first thank A.D., C.F. and E.A., and now P.G., for inspiring me to finally write this stuff down!
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Small-business Saturday
'Small-business Saturday' was started by small businesses in the last 10 years or so to encourage shoppers to support the small 'mom and pop' stores, instead of the giant, big-box chains. It is the day after 'Black Friday.'
-Support your local stores! Shop on Small-business Saturday!
-Support your local stores! Shop on Small-business Saturday!
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