English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i got other shit to do" Mean?
Learn what "i got other shit to do" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Refuse
I got other shit to do.
It means the speaker is busy and does not want to spend time on this right now.
From The Crown, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone abruptly says they are busy and do not want to continue the conversation.
Usage Scenario
Use it only in very casual or heated speech, because it includes profanity and sounds dismissive. A softer version is better for work or polite situations.
Better ways to say it
1
I have other things to do.
2
I'm busy right now.
3
I can't deal with this now.
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