Meaning
Being a part of a plan or course of action. Another way to say that you are ready to participate with ongoing plans.
Today’s Sentences
- I’m on your side.
- I’m on a diet.
- I’m on a coffee break.
- I’m on the daily grind.
- I’m on a strict budget.
- Writer’s Note
01
I’m on your side.
Situation 1
The cashier says I didn’t pay for my groceries.
Did you pay in cash?
Yes, I got a receipt too.
Listen, I’m on your side.
You should show them the receipt.
Situation 2
My mom says I’m always late for school.
But you’re always at school before me.
Right? I get so mad when she uses “always”.
I’m on your side, you should talk to her.
02
I’m on a diet.
Situation 1
Do you want to have brunch on Sunday?
I’d love to but I’m on a diet.
Diet? Why?
Too many late night drinking and binge eating lately.
Situation 2
I’m going to Hawaii next month.
How lovely.
That’s why you went shopping for swimwear!
Yes, I’m on a diet to fit into them.
Don’t worry, you’ll look great.
03
I’m on a coffee break.
Situation 1
Could we look at this document together?
Oh, I’m on a coffee break right now.
Ok, let me know when you get back and we can go over it together.
Sure thing.
Situation 2
Did the lawyer call back?
Yes he called around 2pm.
Can we meet and discuss the call?
Of course.
I’m on a coffee break but I’ll be back in 5 minutes.
04
I’m on the daily grind.
Situation 1
Hey, how’s it going?
Not too bad. What’s up?
Nothing much.
Just wondering what you’re up to
I’m on the daily grind.
Situation 2
Can you call me when you have a chance?
I’m on the daily grind now.
Oh, when are you done work?
I’m off at 6.
05
I’m on a strict budget.
Situation 1
I’ve been looking at buying a new car.
Really?
Can you afford it?
Not really, I’m on a strict budget.
Maybe you should wait and save up.
Situation 2
I can’t wait to go shopping later!
Are you going to buy those new shoes?
I want to but I’m on a strict budget.
Me too.
Let’s try not to overspend today.
Writer’s Note
Let’s look at similar meanings and how “I’m on your side” came to be. Suppose there is a square boundary, physically you can be on one side compared to the other side. You may be on the right side or left side. Now, when you agree or believe in someone’s argument or dispute you can “side” with someone, in which case, you can use “To side with someone”. When using “I’m on your side” it connotes loyalty and companionship in interpersonal contexts. Hey, practice makes perfect so write about a time when you or someone close to you has been misunderstood or been treated unfairly. Is there a time when you have expressed this to a friend or when a friend has said this to you? Leave us a comment below!
Depending on the situation, you may want to use “I should go on a diet, I need/want to go on a diet, I can’t go on a diet.” People seem to need/want to go on a diet at certain seasons of the year or before a big event or holiday. I’m on a diet is a pretty straight forward expression and commonly used nowadays because of growing pressure on outward appearance. There are thousands of different ways to diet and it can be difficult to incorporate one into your lifestyle. Biological determinants, location, religious beliefs, cost or income, and availability/accessibility are just a few of the factors that may affect one’s diet.
Is there a time when you decided that you needed to go on a diet? Leave a comment below!
Don’t we all need a break from something we were focusing on? If you’re in school, you’ll have breaks throughout the day like recess or study breaks. But if you’re at work, there aren’t set times when you can have a break. A coffee break is a short period of time, usually in the morning or afternoon, when you stop working and have a cup of coffee. Try texting or saying that you’re on a coffee break the next time someone asks what you’re doing.
Some people love their work but for the rest of us it’s boring and mundane. Let’s be honest, we all need to earn money and a job is going to get you there. I’ve had countless days where work was stressful and tedious. The “daily grind” is a perfect way to express how mundane work can be. It describes one’s daily work routine, especially when it is tiresome.
