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I'm rusty vs I'm rusted

"I'm rusty" is a common expression meaning that someone is out of practice or not as skilled as they used to be. However, "I'm rusted" is not a standard English expression and does not convey a clear meaning.
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Last updated: February 10, 2025 • 6852 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone is out of practice or not as skilled as they used to be.

"I'm rusty"

This phrase is used to describe a person who is not as proficient in a particular skill or activity due to lack of practice or experience.

Examples:

  • After not playing the piano for years, I'm rusty at it now.
  • I used to be fluent in French, but now I'm rusty because I haven't practiced in a long time.
  • Aug 4, 2013 ... 40 votes, 10 comments. I'm looking for the ending credits version of the "I'm Rusty" song. If anyone could point me in the right direction I ...
  • Hi, I'm Rusty. Rusty's Official Photo.JPG. IMG_3388.JPG. IMG_9745.JPG. IMG_9744.JPG.
  • Jul 5, 2023 ... I'M RUSTY. Cool Stuff. r/venturebros - I'M RUSTY. Upvote 357
  • Jul 7, 2024 ... monique_ortiz_bassist on July 6, 2024: "I'm rusty. Custom slide by @glassbender_gs . Kimberly mods by Kenny Woodson.".
  • Sep 28, 2019 ... [DISCUSSION] I'm rusty, gimme a break!!1! Discussion. Amethyst's quote here is justified here, because despite Spinel having been standing ...
  • Sep 5, 2023 ... I'm rusty and need wiring help. Thread starter 6stringwrobel; Start date Sep 5, 2023 · 6stringwrobel. Newbie. Messages: 2. Sep 5, 2023 · #1.
  • Aug 24, 2023 ... If I wanted to explain that I used to be proficient at a certain thing, but now my skills have deteriorated, I would say that I'm "rusty" in English.
  • Jul 23, 2014 ... ... I'm rusty' etc...) in German? would you just say 'I'm out of practice?' or are there just two different ways of expressing the point ...
  • Jul 18, 2022 ... 31K likes, 436 comments - ysabellecaps on July 18, 2022: "Please don't judge me I'm rusty!!!!!!!!".
  • Sep 24, 2024 ... Short hike with my girl. Hello, I'm Rusty and new to the group. I was injured in a work accident which sidelined me for years now at 63 ...

Alternatives:

  • I need to brush up on my skills.
  • I'm out of practice.
  • I'm not as sharp as I used to be.
  • I'm a bit out of touch.
  • I need to get back in the swing of things.

This phrase is not a standard English expression and does not convey a clear meaning.

"I'm rusted"

  • Mar 26, 2020 ... Definition of I'm rusted. Let's say you used to play piano but you haven't played in so long and someone asks you to play now, you'd say “I ...
  • I'm Rusted. rust • Dec 1, 2021. The most difficult part of learning Rust for me isn't ownership or slow compile time. It's that thought in the back of my ...
  • Apr 5, 2012 ... Rocker Panels (I'm Rusted Out). Jump to Latest. 19K views 13 replies 7 participants last post by riley Apr 7, 2012. K · Keeshimself Discussion ...
  • Oct 16, 2024 ... Been a cuco fan for a long ass time but ong I'm rusted anyone know what song this is.
  • Among the broken mirrors I don't look the same. I'm rusted from the rain, I'm rusted from the rain [Verse 1] Dissect me 'til my blood runs down into the ...
  • Dec 31, 2019 ... Yeah, I'm rusted claw as well. I always make sure to do rusty patches on my vehicles.
  • Aug 3, 2024 ... Played Zealot only after returning and tried Schock Maul + Bolter Pistol. Not bad, but i'm not sure i'm rusted or that the weapons i have dont perform that ...
  • 'Cause me, I'm rusted and weathered Barely holding together I'm covered with skin that peels And it just won't heal
  • Oct 15, 2012 ... Need to replace the distributor, it is stuck in the head and I'm rusted to the head. Any sugestions on hoe to get it out? Would prefer not ...

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