Alternative words and humour
Some alternatives for please, sorry, fine, sad, tired and bored.
Alternatives for please
- Would you mind…
- I’d appreciate it if you could…
- Would you be able to …
- I wonder if you might…
Alernatives for sorry
- It was thoughtless of me…
- It was careless of me…
- I owe you a pology for my awful behaviour.
- I take full responsibility for my actions.
- I sincerely apologise.
For I’m fine
- (I) couldn’t be better!
- Could be better…
- I’ve been worse!(in the middle)
- Not too bad, thanks.
- I am doing well, thanks.
For I’m sad
- I’m gutted.(British slang, very sad and disappointed)
- I’m absolutely devastated.(so sad and so disappointed)
- I’m feeling really down.
- I’m not doing so good.
- I’m a bit down in the dumps.(very sad and without much interest in life )
For I’m tired
- I’m absolutely exhausted.
- I’m worn out.
- I’m completely knackered.(/ˈnækəd/ British slang)
- I’m completely drained.
For bored
- I’m bored to death!/to tears!
- It’s like watching paint dry!
- I’m bored stiff!
- This is a bit of a snore.
British humour for fun
- Irony
Oh the irony! Oh how ironic!
Our local fire station burnt down last night.
The marriage counsellor was divorced with her hasband.
Sarcasm
Dead pan/dry humour
Witty
Witty comments
Self-deprecation
Innuendo/double enterdres
Banter
