Meaning

You can change what you are saying to express something you would NOT enjoy or express a concern about something.

Today's Sentences

01

I don't feel like cooking.

Situation 1

It’s already 6?

Is dinner ready yet?

No it’s not and I don’t feel like cooking.

Let’s order a pizza then!

Situation 2

I don’t feel like cooking.
Can we order in?

Sure.
What do you feel like? 

How about Chinese?

It’s been awhile since we had Chinese.
I’ll call the place downtown.

02

I don't feel like talking right now.

Situation 1

Are you still mad?

I don’t feel like talking right now.

What can I do?

Nothing. Just leave me alone.

Situation 2

I’m angry because you dismiss my feelings.

Can we try to talk it over?

I don’t feel like talking right now.

Ok. But let me know when you do.

03

I don't feel like going out tonight.

Situation 1

The guys are going to the bowling place at 7.

Sorry but I don’t feel like going out tonight.

That’s ok.
Are you not feeling well?

I’m just tired, some rest will do.
I’ll see you when you get home.

Situation 2

It’s Friday night, do you wanna go to the pub?

I don’t feel like going out tonight.

Do you wanna stay home?

That would be great,
if you don’t mind.

04

I don't feel like going for a bike ride.

Situation 1

Let’s go to the park!

I don’t feel like going for a bike ride.

Wanna take the bus and go for a walk?

Sure.

Situation 2

I don’t feel like going for a bike ride.

Why?

My knee feels heavy today.

Oh no.
Maybe you should take some meds.

05

I don't feel like I'm a priority anymore.

Situation 1

What’s wrong?

I don’t feel like I’m a priority anymore.

Why?
Is it the kids?

Everybody in this family takes me for granted.

Situation 2

I don’t feel like I’m a priority anymore.

Are you feeling unappreciated?

Yes and you’re never available like you used to be.

I’m sorry.
I know work has been crazy lately.

Let's not

Let's not

A phrase that expresses that one would really rather not do what has been proposed. You may use "let’s not" to request not to do something or guide other people…
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I should have

I should have

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Bark Up the Wrong Tree

Bark Up the Wrong Tree

If someone is "barking up the wrong tree", they are following the wrong course of action because their beliefs or ideas about something are incorrect.
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