Here are ten phrases to tell people how boring you find something, but be careful you don't offend them.
- How boring/tedious/dull!
- What a bore!
- It bores me to tears.
- It leaves me cold.
- It does nothing for me.
- It's as dull as ditch-water.
- I can't see what all the fuss is about.
- It's as interesting as watching paint dry
- I'm afraid I don't share your enthusiasm..
- I can't say that I find it interesting.
Explanations
- Phrases 1 ,2, 3 and 6 are really very strong. You can say this to somebody who probably agrees or who you know will not be offended.
- Phrases 4 and 5 are saying that you feel no emotion at all about a certain thing ot topic.
- Phrase 7 means that other people are interested in the subject but that you cannot understand why they are interested.
- Phrase 8 is saying that it is extremely boring by comparing it to watching paint drying - which most people consider a very boring activity.
- Phrases 9 and 10 are more polite. However, you are still saying something negative so you may want to soften it by saying "I'm afraid..." or "I'm sorry to say...".