SeungHyun Na
Korean-learning content writer focused on helping beginners understand how real Korean sounds in everyday conversation, especially when politeness, privacy, and natural social tone matter.
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Many beginners assume that the best answer is always the most specific one. Real Korean often works differently. In many daily situations, a reason can sound more natural when it is appropriately general. That is why expressions such as 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) and 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) are so useful. They let the speaker explain enough without explaining everything.
This is not about being evasive. It is about social balance. Korean conversation often values a reason that is clear enough to be respectful but not so detailed that it becomes uncomfortable, overly personal, or unnecessarily heavy. For beginners, these phrases are important because they teach more than vocabulary. They teach how Korean handles privacy, politeness, and conversational distance.
A natural Korean reason is not always the most detailed reason. Often it is the reason that fits the social distance of the moment.
2 powerful phrases
사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) gives a broad soft reason, while 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) gives a slightly clearer personal boundary.
In this guide, you will learn what these phrases really do, how they differ, where they sound natural, how to expand them into full sentences, and how to avoid the beginner mistake of treating vague language as weak language. When used well, these expressions make beginner Korean sound more socially aware, not less complete.
Why vague reason phrases sound natural in Korean
Politeness is not always built through more detail
Many learners come from language habits where politeness seems to require fuller explanation. In Korean, social smoothness often works through proportion instead. The speaker gives a reason that is appropriate to the situation, the relationship, and the emotional weight of the moment. If the reason becomes too detailed, the sentence can suddenly feel heavier than the conversation asked for. That is why a phrase such as 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) can sound better than a long personal explanation.
This is especially true in everyday situations where the listener does not need every fact. If you cannot join a gathering, need to leave early, or cannot explain something fully right now, a moderate reason often sounds more natural than an overly complete account. That is not a lack of honesty. It is an understanding of conversational proportion.
Vagueness can protect both privacy and relationship tone
When beginners first meet vague reason phrases, they sometimes worry that the phrases sound like excuses. In real use, these expressions often sound respectful because they allow the speaker to keep some privacy while still acknowledging the other person. That balance matters. A flat refusal can sound harder. A very detailed explanation can sound uncomfortable. A phrase like 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) often lands in the middle, which is exactly why it works so well.
It also protects the listener. Not every conversation is the right place for detailed personal information. Korean often makes room for that by allowing a reason to remain partly general. Learners who understand this usually sound more natural because they stop trying to force full disclosure into every exchange.
Why these phrases matter so much for beginners
Beginners often need language for limits before they need language for opinions. They need ways to decline, delay, leave, reschedule, or avoid over-explaining. That is why vague but natural reason phrases are high-value beginner tools. They do not require advanced grammar, but they solve real social problems immediately.
They also teach an important lesson about Korean tone. Korean is not only about correct verb endings. It is also about how much information is socially appropriate. Phrases like 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) and 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) help learners hear that tone difference early.
General does not mean weak
A reason can be general and still feel real. That is one of the core insights of this topic. In many everyday Korean situations, the speaker is not trying to prove the reason in detail. The speaker is trying to acknowledge the situation, explain a limit, and keep the conversation comfortable. These phrases do exactly that. They are useful because they let the speaker set a boundary while still sounding socially cooperative.
안 돼요 (an dwaeyo, it is not possible / no) may be correct, but it can sound flat if no reason follows.
A long personal explanation may give more information than the moment needs and can feel heavy.
사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) gives a reason while keeping privacy and tone under control.
개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) makes the personal nature of the reason more explicit without oversharing.
In Korean, naturalness often comes from giving the right amount of reason, not the maximum amount of reason. Vague reason phrases work because they balance explanation, privacy, and politeness.
사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on)
What 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) really means
At a literal level, 사정 (sajeong, circumstances / situation) refers to the situation or circumstances around something. In conversation, 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) functions as a broad reason phrase. It tells the listener that something is affecting the speaker, but it does not define the issue in detail. That is what makes it flexible.
This phrase is especially useful when the speaker wants to be respectful but keep the details private or unnecessary. It can cover family issues, scheduling complications, emotional difficulty, personal obligations, or other matters that the speaker does not want to explain in full. For beginners, the key is to understand that the phrase is broad by design. Its usefulness comes from that breadth.
Why it often sounds softer than a more specific explanation
Because the phrase stays broad, it often sounds gentle. It does not force the listener into your personal details, and it does not make the exchange feel overly dramatic. If you say 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on), the listener usually understands that there is a real reason and that pressing for details may not be appropriate.
This is why the phrase works well in moments of conversational sensitivity. Maybe you need to decline something but do not want the listener to feel pushed away. Maybe you are not ready to talk about the real issue. Maybe the issue is not dramatic, but it is not something you want to spell out. In all of those cases, 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) can sound natural.
Where beginners can use it naturally
This works when you want to explain a limit without revealing everything.
The phrase supports the action while keeping the explanation general.
This sounds softer than a flat no and leaves space for the relationship.
This is useful when you need a respectful boundary.
How to make the phrase sound more natural, not memorized
A common beginner mistake is to use a phrase exactly as memorized with no surrounding tone. Korean often sounds more natural when the phrase is framed. Adding 오늘은 (oneureun, today), 지금은 (jigeumeun, right now), or 죄송하지만 (joesonghajiman, I am sorry, but) makes the reason feel more connected to the moment. 오늘은 사정이 있어요 (oneureun sajeongi isseoyo, I have circumstances today / I have something going on today) sounds more grounded than the phrase floating alone in every situation.
You can also add a next step. 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) explains the limit. 사정이 있어서 다음에 이야기할게요 (sajeongi isseoseo daeume iyagihalgeyo, I will talk about it next time because I have circumstances / something going on) explains the limit and guides the conversation forward. That kind of follow-up often sounds especially considerate.
A: 오늘 같이 갈래요 (oneul gachi gallaeyo, do you want to go together today)?
B: 미안해요. 오늘은 사정이 있어요 (mianhaeyo. oneureun sajeongi isseoyo, I am sorry. I have circumstances today / I have something going on today).
The phrase does not explain the details, but it still sounds real and respectful.
A: 지금 잠깐 통화할 수 있어요 (jigeum jamkkan tonghwahal su isseoyo, can you talk for a moment now)?
B: 지금은 사정이 있어서 나중에 연락할게요 (jigeumeun sajeongi isseoseo najunge yeollakhalgeyo, I have circumstances right now, so I will contact you later).
This sounds more cooperative than a plain no while still keeping the boundary clear.
Useful patterns with 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on)
사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) is broad on purpose. Its strength is that it gives a real reason while keeping the tone soft and the details private.
개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of)
What changes when you say 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of)
This phrase is still polite and still partly vague, but it is a little more informative than 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on). By adding 개인적인 (gaeinjeogin, personal) and 일 (il, matter / thing to do), the speaker tells the listener that the reason belongs to personal life. That slight increase in specificity matters. It signals that the speaker is not refusing for no reason, but also that the topic is not open for detailed discussion right now.
Because of that, 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) can sound firmer than 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on). It still protects privacy, but it also more clearly marks the boundary as personal. In some situations, that makes the phrase feel more mature and more appropriate.
Why this phrase works well for adult conversation
Adult conversations often require a reason that is respectful yet not open to follow-up questions. That is exactly where 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) becomes very useful. The listener hears that the matter is personal, which usually reduces pressure for more detail. The phrase stays polite, but it also quietly sets a limit.
For learners, this is important because it shows that polite Korean can also be boundary-setting Korean. Many beginners learn politeness as softness only. Real conversation is more complex. Sometimes politeness means giving just enough information to keep the interaction comfortable while protecting your own space. This phrase does that very well.
Natural situations for this phrase
A short answer that sounds respectful and private at the same time.
This sounds more specific than a completely general excuse but still does not overshare.
This can sound especially appropriate in polite or semi-formal settings.
This keeps the boundary clear while showing cooperative intent.
How it differs from simply saying 일이 있어서요 (iri isseoseoyo, because I have something to do)
Beginners often compare 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) with 일이 있어서요 (iri isseoseoyo, because I have something to do). Both are useful, but they are not identical. 일이 있어서요 (iri isseoseoyo, because I have something to do) is broader and can refer to work, obligations, errands, or other tasks. 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) narrows the reason into the personal sphere. That extra narrowing often communicates a stronger privacy boundary.
In other words, the phrase does not only describe content. It shapes the listener’s expectations. It suggests that the matter is not public, not work-related in a simple sense, and not something the speaker necessarily wants to unpack in the moment.
A: 오늘 회식에 오실 수 있어요 (oneul hoesige osil su isseoyo, can you come to the company dinner today)?
B: 죄송합니다. 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (joesonghamnida. gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, I am sorry. Because I have something personal to take care of).
The phrase sounds polite, but it also signals that more questions may not be appropriate.
A: 지금 이야기할 수 있을까요 (jigeum iyagihal su isseulkkayo, could we talk now)?
B: 개인적인 일이 있어서 지금은 어렵고 나중에 말씀드릴게요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseo jigeumeun eoryeopgo najunge malsseumdeurilgeyo, because I have something personal to take care of, it is difficult right now, and I will tell you later).
This is useful because it combines reason, limit, and a polite future response.
Useful patterns with 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of)
개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) is slightly more specific and slightly firmer than a broad general reason. It is ideal when you want to sound respectful while clearly protecting personal space.
How the two phrases differ in tone, privacy, and distance
Broad circumstances versus a clearly personal matter
The simplest difference is this: 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) is broad and open-ended, while 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) is still private but points more directly to a personal matter. The first leaves wider room for interpretation. The second guides the listener toward a more personal reading.
Because of that, the first often feels softer and lighter. The second often feels more boundary-setting. Neither is rude when used appropriately. They simply do different jobs. Learners improve faster when they stop asking which phrase is more correct and start asking which one better matches the kind of distance they want in that moment.
When 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) fits better
Choose this phrase when you want a general reason that keeps the conversation gentle and open-ended. It works well when the listener does not need detail, when the relationship is casual or mixed, or when you want to explain something without making the personal nature of the issue the center of the exchange. It is especially useful for soft refusals, changes of plan, and moments when you want to avoid sounding too heavy.
When 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) fits better
Choose this phrase when you want to signal that the reason belongs to personal life and is not really open for more questions. It often works well in adult, semi-formal, workplace, or boundary-sensitive situations. It can also be useful when a broad phrase feels too vague, but full detail still feels inappropriate.
Broader, softer, lighter, and more open-ended. Good for general explanation without much detail.
More personal, slightly firmer, and more boundary-setting. Good when the reason should clearly stay private.
Feels gentler and less heavy, especially in ordinary conversational exchanges.
Feels more adult and more closed to follow-up questions without sounding aggressive.
What beginners often misunderstand about “natural” vagueness
Natural vagueness is not random vagueness. You do not choose a broad phrase because you cannot explain yourself. You choose it because it fits the relationship and the moment. That is why these phrases are not filler. They are strategy. They help the speaker maintain smooth interaction while deciding how much personal exposure is appropriate.
This point matters because many self-learners accidentally train themselves to think that “clear” always means “specific.” In human conversation, clarity and specificity are not the same. A phrase can be clear in function even when it is general in content. These two expressions are good examples of that distinction.
Use 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) when you want a softer broad reason. Use 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) when you want a more clearly personal but still private boundary.
How to use them in refusals, delays, cancellations, and boundaries
Refusals that do not sound rejecting
One of the most practical uses of these expressions is refusal. A refusal without a reason can feel harder than you intend. A refusal with too much detail can feel awkward. These phrases help you stay in the middle. 오늘은 사정이 있어요 (oneureun sajeongi isseoyo, I have circumstances today / I have something going on today) works well when you want to decline gently. 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) works well when the situation needs a clearer personal boundary.
In both cases, the reason reduces social friction. The phrase tells the listener that your no is connected to a situation, not to disregard for them. That small difference changes the emotional tone of the exchange.
Delays that still respect the other person
These phrases are also powerful when you need time. If someone wants to talk now and you cannot, a general reason can protect both the conversation and your energy. 지금은 사정이 있어서 나중에 연락할게요 (jigeumeun sajeongi isseoseo najunge yeollakhalgeyo, I have circumstances right now, so I will contact you later) sounds responsive. 지금 개인적인 일이 있어서 나중에 말씀드릴게요 (jigeum gaeinjeogin iri isseoseo najunge malsseumdeurilgeyo, because I have something personal to take care of right now, I will tell you later) sounds even more boundary-focused.
The important thing is that Korean often sounds better when the delay includes a next step. A reason plus future action feels more considerate than a reason alone. That is a useful speaking pattern for beginners to build early.
Cancellations that do not demand explanation
Cancellation language is difficult for beginners because it can easily sound too flat or too dramatic. These expressions are useful because they keep the tone moderate. If a plan must be canceled, 사정이 있어서 오늘은 어려워요 (sajeongi isseoseo oneureun eoryeowoyo, it is difficult today because I have circumstances / something going on) sounds natural. If the issue is more clearly personal, 개인적인 일이 있어서 오늘은 어렵습니다 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseo oneureun eoryeopseumnida, today is difficult because I have something personal to take care of) can sound more appropriate.
Boundaries that remain polite
One of the most valuable lessons here is that Korean politeness can include self-protection. Learners sometimes imagine politeness as giving more and more information. In reality, polite boundaries are also part of good communication. These phrases help the speaker say, in effect, “There is a reason, but this is not the place for the full story.” That is a healthy conversational skill, and Korean has natural ways to express it.
Useful when you want the refusal to sound gentle and general.
Useful when the personal nature of the issue matters.
Useful when you need time but want to keep the conversation warm.
Useful when you need a respectful exit line.
Take one everyday situation and write two versions: one with 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) and one with 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of). Then compare the vocabulary in the official Korean-English Learners’ Dictionary and explore learner materials and Korean practice resources on the King Sejong Institute learner portal.
These phrases are powerful because they do more than explain. They soften refusal, protect privacy, delay difficult conversations, and help learners create polite boundaries without sounding abrupt.
Common mistakes and nuance traps
Mistake 1: assuming more specific always means more polite
Beginners often think that a more specific reason automatically sounds more sincere. In many Korean situations, that is not true. Too much explanation can feel out of proportion. A phrase like 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) may sound better precisely because it stays moderate.
Mistake 2: using vague language with no relationship awareness
These phrases are natural, but they are not magic. Tone still matters. If the situation is serious and the other person genuinely needs more information, staying too vague may sound distancing. On the other hand, if the situation is casual and you over-explain, the tone may feel heavier than needed. Learners need to hear that these phrases work best when they match the social need of the moment.
Mistake 3: treating the two expressions as identical
They are close, but not interchangeable in every context. 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) is broader and softer. 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) is still polite but more clearly private and slightly firmer. Using the second when the first would be enough can make the conversation feel more closed than necessary. Using the first when a firmer personal boundary is needed can make the message feel too loose.
Mistake 4: relying on romanization only
Romanization helps beginners at the start, especially when the forms are still new. But the long-term goal should be reading the Korean expressions directly and hearing how they sound in real speech. Romanization is support, not the final destination. That is why it is helpful now, but it should gradually become less central over time.
How to avoid sounding either too cold or too heavy
The easiest fix is to combine the reason with a gentle frame or a next step. 미안해요. 사정이 있어요 (mianhaeyo. sajeongi isseoyo, I am sorry. There are circumstances / I have something going on) sounds softer than the bare phrase alone. 개인적인 일이 있어서요. 나중에 연락드릴게요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo. najunge yeollakdeurilgeyo, because I have something personal to take care of. I will contact you later) sounds more cooperative than stopping after the reason. Small additions like these help beginners sound socially balanced very quickly.
The biggest mistake is not grammar. It is mismatching the phrase to the social distance of the moment. Learn the tone difference, then add a soft frame or next step when needed.
Mini-dialogues and speaking practice
Dialogue set 1: a soft general reason
A: 이번 주말에 만날 수 있어요 (ibeon jumare mannalsu isseoyo, can you meet this weekend)?
B: 미안해요. 이번 주말에는 사정이 있어요 (mianhaeyo. ibeon jumarenaen sajeongi isseoyo, I am sorry. I have circumstances this weekend / I have something going on this weekend).
This version stays soft and general. It works well when the relationship does not need more detail.
Dialogue set 2: a clearer personal boundary
A: 오늘 저녁에 참석 가능하세요 (oneul jeonyeoge chamseok ganeunghaseyo, are you able to attend tonight)?
B: 죄송합니다. 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (joesonghamnida. gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, I am sorry. Because I have something personal to take care of).
This sounds slightly firmer than a broad general phrase because the reason is marked as personal.
Dialogue set 3: delay plus follow-up
A: 지금 이야기 가능해요 (jigeum iyagi ganeunghaeyo, can you talk now)?
B: 지금은 사정이 있어서 나중에 연락할게요 (jigeumeun sajeongi isseoseo najunge yeollakhalgeyo, I have circumstances right now, so I will contact you later).
The phrase explains the limit and the second half protects the conversation from feeling shut down.
Dialogue set 4: leaving early
A: 벌써 가세요 (beolsseo gaseyo, are you already leaving)?
B: 네, 개인적인 일이 있어서 먼저 가야 해요 (ne, gaeinjeogin iri isseoseo meonjeo gaya haeyo, yes, I have to leave first because I have something personal to take care of).
This sounds more mature and boundary-aware than a vague abrupt exit.
Practice method: same situation, two tone choices
A very effective drill is to keep the situation the same and switch only the reason phrase. Imagine you cannot attend something. First say 오늘은 사정이 있어요 (oneureun sajeongi isseoyo, I have circumstances today / I have something going on today). Then say 오늘은 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (oneureun gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of today). Feel the change. The first is broader and softer. The second is more personal and more closed to follow-up questions.
That kind of controlled comparison helps beginners hear nuance better than grammar labels alone. It trains the ear to notice social tone, which is one of the hardest but most useful parts of Korean conversation.
Practice pairs
Practice these phrases as tone choices, not just translations. The real skill is hearing when a broad reason is enough and when a clearly personal boundary is better.
FAQ: vague but natural Korean reasons
What does 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) mean in natural English?
It often means there are circumstances, I have something going on, or something came up. The best natural English meaning depends on the situation.
What does 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) communicate?
It communicates that the reason is personal, real, and not something the speaker wants to fully explain in that moment.
Which phrase sounds softer?
사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) usually sounds softer and broader. 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) often sounds a little firmer and more boundary-focused.
Can these phrases be used alone without a full sentence?
Yes. In many conversations, they function as short complete answers because the context already explains what the reason applies to.
Do these phrases sound dishonest because they are vague?
Not necessarily. In many Korean situations, moderate vagueness is socially natural because it gives a real reason without oversharing.
Should I always add a next step after the reason?
Not always, but adding one often makes the sentence sound warmer and more cooperative, especially in delays, cancellations, or requests for time.
Is romanization enough for learning these phrases?
Romanization helps at the beginning, but the better long-term goal is to recognize the Korean forms directly and hear them in real audio and usage.
Conclusion: natural Korean reasons often protect both politeness and privacy
Expressions such as 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) and 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of) matter because they teach a deeper part of Korean conversation. A good reason is not always the longest or most specific reason. Often it is the one that fits the relationship, protects privacy, and still respects the listener.
For beginners, this is a powerful lesson. You do not need advanced grammar to sound socially skilled. You need a few phrases that match real life well. A broad reason can soften a refusal. A personal reason can set a boundary. A short explanation plus a next step can keep the relationship warm while still protecting your own space.
If you learn these phrases as conversation tools rather than as “excuses,” your Korean will start sounding more natural, more adult, and more usable in the situations that matter most.
Write one refusal, one delay, and one early-exit sentence using 사정이 있어요 (sajeongi isseoyo, there are circumstances / I have something going on) and then rewrite the same three situations using 개인적인 일이 있어서요 (gaeinjeogin iri isseoseoyo, because I have something personal to take care of). After that, check meanings in the official Korean-English Learners’ Dictionary and explore learner practice materials on the King Sejong Institute learner portal.
SeungHyun Na
SeungHyun Na writes Korean-learning content for English-speaking beginners who want practical sentence patterns, natural tone guidance, and everyday Korean that sounds socially aware instead of mechanically translated.
This article focuses on vague but natural reason phrases because they help learners handle one of the most important real-world speaking tasks: explaining limits politely without oversharing. That balance is central to natural Korean conversation.
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This article is written as general educational guidance for Korean learners. Real usage can change depending on context, relationship, speaking style, and how much detail a situation genuinely requires. That means a phrase that sounds soft in one conversation may sound too broad or too firm in another.
Before making important study decisions or relying on a phrase in a sensitive setting, it is a good idea to compare what you learn here with official dictionaries, official learner materials, and other trusted educational resources.
