English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that is very personal i'm afraid" Mean?
Learn what "that is very personal i'm afraid" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Polite
Soft
Set Boundary
That is very personal, I'm afraid.
This means the speaker is politely saying the topic is too private to discuss.
From Revenge On My Cheating FianceÌ, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker refuses to discuss something because it is private.
Usage Scenario
Use it to keep a conversation respectful while declining to share personal details. It sounds polite and suitably reserved.
Better ways to say it
1
That is very personal, I'm afraid.
2
That's very personal.
3
I'm afraid that's personal.
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