Professional Ways to Say "actually i'm running"
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Nope. Um, actually, I'm running late, so I
It means the speaker is explaining a change of plan because they are short on time.
From Billionaire Daughter’S Love Triangle, Episode 6
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they are late and will eat breakfast at the office instead.
Usage Scenario
Use this when giving a quick reason for changing plans. It sounds natural in casual work situations but is too long for a phrase page.
Better ways to say it
I'm running late, so I'll have breakfast in the office.
I'm late, so I'll eat breakfast at the office.
I'll have breakfast in the office because I'm running late.
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