英語で気持ちを自然に伝える表現集｜“I’m wiped out” など日常会話で使える感情フレーズ
In English, we do not always describe feelings directly.
Instead of saying simple adjectives like:
I am tired.
I am stressed.
I am calm.
Native speakers often use more natural, conversational phrases.
These expressions sound more emotional, more personal, and more real.
Let’s look at some everyday phrases that describe how the speaker feels.
1. Tired or Overwhelmed
These phrases describe physical (body) or mental (mind) exhaustion (no energy).
Let me catch my breath.
I need a short pause/break.
Example:
Let me catch my breath: I ran from the train station.
I’m wiped out.
Very tired.
Example:
Today I worked 12 hours: I’m wiped out.
I’m running on empty.
I have no energy left.
Example:
I only slept three hours. I’m running on empty.
I’m all over the place today.
Mentally distracted or unfocused.
Example:
Sorry, I’m all over the place today. What did you ask me?
I need a minute. / Give me a minute.
I need time to think or calm down.
Example:
Give me a minute. I need to think about this.
2. Irritated or Not in a Good Mood
These phrases describe emotional discomfort or irritation.
I got up on the wrong side of the bed.
I’m in a bad mood for no clear reason.
Example:
Sorry if I seem quiet. I got up on the wrong side of the bed.
I’m not in the mood today.
I don’t feel like doing something.
Example:
I’m not in the mood to go out tonight.
I’m a bit on edge.
Slightly tense or irritable. Easy to get annoyed or frustrated.
Example:
I’m feeling a bit on edge. This afternoon I have to give a big presentation.
I’m not myself today.
Your emotions feel wrong and you can’t relax in your mind.
Example:
I’m not myself today. I didn’t sleep well.
3. Stressed or Under Pressure
These phrases describe workload and responsibility stress.
I’m swamped. / I’ve got a lot on my plate.
Very busy.
Examples:
I can’t talk now. I’m swamped.
I can’t talk now. I’ve got a lot on my plate.
I’m juggling too much right now.
Managing many things at the same time.
Example:
I can’t help with that project too, I’m juggling too much! I am already managing three teams.
I’m stretched thin.
Not enough time or energy.
Example:
We’re short-staffed. I’m stretched thin.
I’m feeling the pressure.
Stress is building.
Example:
Deadlines are close. I’m feeling the pressure.
4. Embarrassed or Awkward
These phrases describe social discomfort. These often happen after you do something wrong.
That was awkward.
An uncomfortable situation.
Example:
I forgot his name. It was very awkward.
I put my foot in my mouth.
I said something inappropriate.
Example:
I put my foot in my mouth during the meeting: I called my boss ‘papa’!
I made a fool of myself.
I embarrassed myself.
Example:
I made a fool of myself on stage when I fell over.
I shouldn’t have said that.
Immediate regret.
Example:
I shouldn’t have said that about your wife. It was rude. I’m sorry.
5. Relieved or Calm
These phrases describe emotional release.
That’s a weight off my shoulders.
Relief after stress.
Example:
The exam is finished. That’s a weight off my shoulders.
I can finally relax.
Pressure is gone.
Example:
The project is done. I can finally relax.
I needed that.
Something helped emotionally.
Example:
That walk in the park helped. I needed that.
6. Surprised or Confused
These phrases express emotional reaction to new information.
That caught me off guard.
Unexpected.
Example:
His resignation caught me off guard.
I’m still processing that.
Trying to understand something surprising.
Example:
That news is shocking. I’m still processing it. I don’t know what will happen next.
I don’t know how I feel about that.
Mixed emotions.
Example:
I don’t know how I feel about the decision. Some parts are good, and some parts are bad.
7. Positive or Motivated
These phrases express emotional balance or optimism.
I’m in a good headspace today.
Mentally balanced.
Example:
I had a great sleep last night. I’m in a good headspace.
I’ve got a good feeling about this.
Positive feeling about the future.
Example:
I’ve got a good feeling about tomorrow’s meeting.
I’m back on track.
Recovered from difficulty.
Example:
I had problems and delays, but I’m back on track now.
Why These Phrases Matter
Learners often rely on simple adjectives like:
tired
stressed
angry
happy
But native speakers frequently use idiomatic phrases instead.
Compare:
I am tired.
I’m wiped out.
I am stressed.
I’ve got a lot on my plate.
I am in a bad mood.
I got up on the wrong side of the bed.
The second versions sound more natural and conversational.
Practice
Choose the phrase that sounds more natural.
1) After a long workday:
A. I am very tired.
B. I’m wiped out.
2) When everything feels bad:
A. It is a difficult day.
B. I got up on the wrong side of the bed.
3) When work is overwhelming:
A. I’m swamped.
B. I am very busy.
4) After finishing something stressful:
A. I feel relief.
B. That’s a weight off my shoulders.
Conclusion
English speakers often express feelings indirectly.
Instead of simple adjectives, they use everyday emotional phrases.
These expressions:
sound more natural
show emotional nuance
make conversation more personal
Learning them will help you sound more fluent and more human in everyday English.
Answers
1) B
2) B
3) A
4) B