Meaning
Today's Sentences
- I'm dying to try that new restaurant.
- I'm dying to see you.
- I'm dying to buy those new sneakers.
- I'm dying to clean this room.
- I'm dying to eat this dessert.
- Writer's Note
01
I'm dying to try that new restaurant.
Situation 1
Oh no!
The shop on the corner closed down.
角落的商店关门了。
I know.
But there’s a hot new place right next door.
I heard about it.
Are the reviews any good?
评价怎么样?
They are!
I’m dying to try that new restaurant.
我迫不及待想尝试那家新餐厅。
Situation 2
There are so many new fusion eateries around here.
I’m dying to try that new restaurant.
The one on 1st street?
Yes! They just got a Michelin star too!
02
I'm dying to see you.
Situation 1
My flight arrives at 10am.
I hope there aren’t any delays.
I’m dying to see you.
I’ve missed you too! See you when you get here!
Situation 2
I’m dying to see you.
Me too!
It feels like it’s been a whole year.
I feel the same.
But it’s only been a few weeks!
但这才几周而已!
03
I'm dying to buy those new sneakers.
Situation 1
Have you been to the new store downtown?
Yea! I’m dying to buy those new sneakers.
The new suede ones right?
Yes!
I'm saving up every penny.
我正在攒每一分钱。
Situation 2
I’m dying to buy those new sneakers.
They’re so sleek and stylish.
I love how they go well with any outfit.
I’ll buy a pair if you do too.
04
I'm dying to clean this room.
Situation 1
I’m dying to clean this room.
Why?
What’s wrong with it?
有什么问题吗?
It’s the messiest room I’ve ever seen.
Really?
Is it that bad?
有那么糟糕吗?
Situation 2
I just sent the last of our guests home.
Wow,
it’s been a long night.
今晚真是漫长的一夜。
I’m dying to clean this room.
Look at this mess.
看看这乱糟糟的。
I’m so tired.
Can we clean tomorrow please?
我们明天可以打扫吗?
05
I'm dying to eat this dessert.
Situation 1
What a great meal!
Definitely. And I’m dying to eat this dessert.
Really? I don’t think I can have another bite.
You’re missing out!
Situation 2
I’m dying to eat this dessert.
It looks delicious!
I love chocolate lava cake.
Let’s dig in!
Writer’s Note
The expression "I'm dying to" is a figure of speech that emphasizes a strong desire to do something. You can use this expression when you want to show how eager you are or how much you look forward to an event. For example, I'm dying to move to a new house, I'm dying to eat lunch, I'm dying to see the concert, I'm dying to go to Hawaii. The dialogues, shown above, demonstrate common situations that you can tweak and practice on your own.
Here are some creative sentences to get you more familiar with the phrase "I'm dying to":
- I’m dying to try that new ramen place everyone’s posting about.
- I’m dying to eat something that’s not instant noodles for once.
- I’m dying to bake cookies—but mostly just to eat the dough.
- I’m dying to take a break and disappear into the mountains for a few days.
- I’m dying to visit a country where I don’t speak the language at all—just for the adventure.
- I’m dying to see the Northern Lights with my own eyes.
- I’m dying to tell you what happened—but I have to wait until we’re alone.
- I’m dying to hear how your date went. Spill everything!
- I’m dying to meet your dog. I’ve heard so much about him!
- I’m dying to start a project that actually excites me.
- I’m dying to learn something new this year—maybe coding or photography.
I've been dying to communicate with you guys! So let us know what you've been dying to do. Another day of successful learning. Cheers!
