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I'm down for it vs I'm up to it

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English, but they have slightly different meanings. 'I'm down for it' is informal and means you are willing or interested in doing something. 'I'm up to it' is also informal and means you are capable or willing to do something.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 839 views

I'm down for it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to express willingness or interest in doing something.

This phrase is used informally to show that you are willing or interested in doing something. It is commonly used in casual conversations among friends.

Examples:

  • Do you want to go to the movies tonight? I'm down for it!
  • I'm down for grabbing some pizza for dinner.
  • He asked if we wanted to go hiking this weekend, and I'm down for it.
  • Are you down for a game of basketball after work?
  • I'm down for trying that new restaurant downtown.
  • I'm dumbing it down for the genius.
  • Now, I'm the one going down for it.
  • I'm down there for a funeral - it's such a sad event - and I end up finding something that I thought was lost forever.
  • I'm going to lie down for a minute.
  • I'm not going down for this.
  • I'm literally down for whatever.
  • I'm moving down for a better sight line.
  • I'm always down for a booze schmooze.
  • I'm down for whatever, brother.
  • I'm pretty much down for anything.
  • I'm down for a night out.
  • I'm always down for the cause.
  • - I'm not laying down for this.
  • I'm not going down for this.
  • I'm not going down for his mistakes.
  • I'm going to hop down for a coffee.
  • I'm coming down for an action plan.
  • I'm sure Milt can track it down for us.
  • I'm not watering my music down for no tweens.
  • I'm not down for subtitles tonight.

Alternatives:

  • I'm up for it
  • I'm game
  • Count me in
  • I'm in
  • I'm keen

I'm up to it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to express capability or willingness to do something.

This phrase is used informally to show that you are capable or willing to do something. It is commonly used in casual conversations among friends.

Examples:

  • Do you want to join us for a hike this weekend? I'm up to it!
  • I'm up to trying that new restaurant everyone is talking about.
  • She asked if I could help with the project, and I'm up to it.
  • Are you up to going to the concert tomorrow night?
  • I'm up to the challenge of learning a new skill.
  • I just don't think I'm up to it.
  • I just don't know if I'm up to it anymore.
  • You slip out of that gown and we'll see if I'm up to it.
  • Maybe. If I'm up to it.
  • You slip out of that gown and we'll see if I'm up to it.
  • And if my superiors saw fit to assign me this case, well, they must believe I'm up to it.
  • I hope I'm up to it.
  • I think I'm up to it if you think it could help.
  • Why does no-one think I'm up to it?
  • I'm not sure if I'm up to it.
  • I'm trying to convince myself that I'm up to it.
  • I'm trying to convince myself that I'm up to it.
  • I'm flattered that you think I'm up to it, but thieving is not my strongest suit.
  • Look, look, I'm very flattered, but... I really don't think I'm up to it... whatever it is that you do.
  • I'm up to it... but I want some help.
  • You don't think I'm up to it, do you?
  • Also because of the comparison with your first wife... l don't know if I'm up to it.
  • Mom, I think it's a great idea. I just don't think I'm up to it.
  • l still think I'm up to it at times, but l can't always manage it.

Alternatives:

  • I'm down for it
  • I'm game
  • Count me in
  • I'm in
  • I'm keen

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