What Does "i am trying" Mean?
Learn what "i am trying" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I am trying not to think about that too much, but it's just hard.
It means the speaker is trying to avoid a painful thought but is finding it difficult.
From Revenge On My Cheating FianceÌ, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they are trying not to dwell on a painful thought but are struggling.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain emotional difficulty in a personal conversation. It sounds natural and honest, but it is not a strong standalone phrase for most learners to search.
Better ways to say it
I'm trying not to think about that too much, but it's hard.
I'm trying not to think about it.
It's hard not to think about that.
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