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Better things to do Meaning in English

expression

ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
BET-er THINGZ tuh DOO
bˈɛtɐ/ /θˈɪŋz/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
BET-uh THINGZ too DOO

التعريف

This expression means having other activities or tasks that are more important, enjoyable, or worthwhile than the current one. Often used to politely decline or show disinterest in something.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

It is slightly informal and often used when turning down invitations or implying something is not worth the time. Can sound dismissive if not used carefully. Common in phrases like 'I have better things to do' or 'Don't you have better things to do?'.

Spanish: mejores cosas que hacerPortuguese (BR): coisas melhores para fazerPortuguese (PT): coisas melhores para fazerChinese (Simplified): 有更重要的事要做Chinese (Traditional): 有更重要的事要做Hindi: बेहतर काम करने के लिएArabic: أشياء أفضل لأفعلهاBengali: আরো ভালো কাজ করার আছে - অন্য জরুরি কাজ আছেRussian: более важные дела - дела поважнееJapanese: もっと大事なことがある - 他にやるべきことがあるVietnamese: có việc quan trọng hơn để làm - có việc tốt hơn để làmKorean: 더 중요한 할 일이 있다 - 더 나은 할 일이 있다Turkish: yapacak daha iyi şeylerim var - daha önemli işlerim varUrdu: میرے پاس کرنے کے لئے بہتر کام ہیں - میرے پاس اور بھی اہم کام ہیںIndonesian: ada hal yang lebih penting untuk dilakukan - punya urusan yang lebih baik

جمل نموذجية

Sorry, I have better things to do this weekend.

basic

He left early because he had better things to do.

basic

I think we all have better things to do than argue.

basic

"Aren't you going to the meeting?" "No, honestly, I've got better things to do."

natural

If he thinks I’m cleaning up his mess, he’s wrong—I’ve got better things to do.

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I’m not going to waste my afternoon on that. I have better things to do with my time.

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