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Recently I wrote an article asking if you know what the phrase “I am stuffed” means.

You can read that article here: http://www.askjohnenglish.com/vocabulary-all/i-am-stuffed

THE ANSWER:

I am stuffed = I am very, very tired

DID YOU KNOW…

I am stuffed also can mean “I am in big trouble”!

HOW CAN I UNDERSTAND THE MEANING IN CONVERSATION?

From the context.

Context means the topic you are talking about.

Example:

In my article I talked about working very hard. So from my topic you can see that I mean “tired”

CHALLENGE

Look at the sentences below.

Tell me which sentences mean “I am in trouble” and which mean “I am very tired”.

1) I went to a party last night and now I am stuffed.

2) I didn’t study for the test at all. I think I am stuffed!

3) I was so busy today, I didn’t have time for lunch. I am so stuffed, I am just going to go to bed. Goodnight!

4) Why did you lie to your girlfriend? I think you are stuffed!

Put your answer in the comments! 

EXTRA CHALLENGE

Do you know one more meaning for the phrase “I am stuffed”? Hint – after dinner!