1 general:: Phrase(s): I’m busy. Do not bother me now.; I cannot attend to your needs now. • Bob: Can I talk to you? Bill: I’m busy. Bob: It’s important. Bill: Sorry, I’m busy! • Fred: Can you help me with this? Bill: I’m busy. Can it wait a minute? Fred: Sure. No rush.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs