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used for politely telling someone something that might make them sad, disappointed, or angry, for example when you cannot do what they want or do not agree with them
Things haven't been going very well here, I'm afraid.
I'm afraid that I can't accept this job.
I'm afraid to say I found the book very dull.
'Did he forget to do it?' 'I'm afraid so.'
'Will John be there?' 'I'm afraid not.'
