Learn a new phrase and make your English sound more natural and interesting. Words We Use is a bilingual series that helps you understand idioms like 'to be stuffed'.
To be stuffed literally means you’re really full after eating – so full that it feels uncomfortable.
But Aussies and British people also use it in other ways — to say they’re tired, exhausted, or even in trouble.
So, you can hear the phrase ‘to be stuffed’ it in all kinds of situations:
When you’ve eaten too much:
- I’m stuffed after that huge lunch!
You can use it when you are in trouble:
- I’m stuffed if I don’t finish this report on time.
When you want to say that you’re exhausted or worn out:
- I’m stuffed after looking after my niece all day – she has so much energy!
If something is broken or gone wrong.
- I dropped my phone and now it’s stuffed.
If you feel overwhelmed with work or tasks:
- I’m stuffed this week with all these deadlines.
Explore the entire series Words we use by clicking here to listen!
Credits:
Host: Shannon Williams
Written by: Josipa Kosanovic
Graphic design: Dorry Wang
Educational consultant: Professor Lynda Yates
Produced by: Josipa Kosanovic
Program Manager: Janine Googan
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