‘Is she very ill?’ ‘I’m afraid so (=yes).’mm (also m.) 
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES ‘Is she very ill?’ ‘I’m afraid so (=yes).’ ‘Did you see him?’ ‘I’m afraid not (=no).’ Well, I’m blowed! If that ball was out, then I’m a Dutchman. We bought the rug in Turkey, if I’m not mistaken.
‘Is she very ill?’ ‘I’m afraid so (=yes).’ ‘Did you see him?’ ‘I’m afraid not (=no).’ Well, I’m blowed! If that ball was out, then I’m a Dutchman. spoken (=used when telling someone that you do not want any more when they offer you something) ‘More coffee?’ ‘No, I’m fine, thanks.’
‘More coffee?’ ‘No, I’m fine, thanks.’ We bought the rug in Turkey, if I’m not mistaken. British English spoken (=I haven’t got much money at the moment)
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► I’m all right Jack► while I’m/you’re etc at it► I’m buggered/bugger me!► I’m buggered if ...► (I’ll be/I’m) damned if ...► I’m a Dutchman► as/so far as I’m concerned► I’m not being funny (but)► I’m hoping► I’m only/just doing my job► I’m not made of money► and I’m the Queen of Sheba► I’m sorry to say (that)► I’m/we’re/you’re talking (about) something► I can tell you/I’m telling you► I’m not telling (you)► while I’m/you’re etc at/about it► I’m/We’re not worthy► correct me if I’m wrong
1the written abbreviation of metre or metres2the written abbreviation of mile or miles3the written abbreviation of million4the written abbreviation of male5the written abbreviation of married6the written abbreviation of medium, used on clothes to mean an average size- I'm afraid you'll just have to wait.
- Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't you say you'd never met him before?
- "Do you want to stop at the mall now or on the way home?" "I'm easy."
- "Do you want to watch the news or the late night film?'' "I'm easy.''
- I'm not in the habit of lying to my friends.
- He was like, huh?
- I asked him if he thought Liz was cute, and he's like, yeah, definitely.
- We were like, oh no!
- "Do you need help with anything?" "No thanks. We're just looking."
- "Why don't you move to a bigger house?" "I'm not made of money, you know!"
- I can't buy you shoes as well - I'm not made of money!
- Madam Deputy Speaker: I am much obliged to the hon. Gentleman.
- A forty-year-old actor with great presence warmly shakes William's hand Male lead Pleased to meet you.
- However, Mrs Singh was pleased to meet her and generally liked all the teachers and what she saw.
- I am so pleased to meet you.
- We would be very pleased to meet you and feel sure that we can offer you an interesting and worthwhile programme.
- I'm not prepared to let them take my business without a fight.
- Sorry about all the noise.
- Sorry we're late, Shelley.
- Sorry, did I step on your foot?
- I'm sorry for barging in without ringing the bell.
- I'm sorry that I shouted at you.
- I'm sorry to bother you, but I need to discuss my essay.
- I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be rude.
- I'm really sorry, Joanna. I've broken one of your glasses.
- I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
- I'm not suggesting that she's stupid or anything.
- Hey! I'm talking to you! Look at me!