English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "sorry now's not a good time" Mean?
Learn what "sorry now's not a good time" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Polite
Soft
Set Boundary
Sorry, now's not a good time.
It means the speaker is postponing a conversation because the timing is bad.
From Runaway Bride, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
She politely says now is not a good time to talk.
Usage Scenario
Use this to delay a talk without sounding too rude. It is useful at work and in personal situations.
Better ways to say it
1
Sorry, now's not a good time.
2
This isn't a good time.
3
Can we talk later?
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