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Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
10th October 2024

I'm dreading it

We use this expression to say that we are very worried about something, or not looking forward to it at all.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
No
Example 1
Why won't you be here tomorrow morning?
I've got to go to the dentist. I'm dreading it - I have to have 5 fillings.
Poor you!
Example 2
My boyfriend's parents are visiting us this weekend.
That's nice.
No. I'm dreading it. His dad is so old-fashioned!

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