a) I’m having a miserable time.
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b) I’m having a great time.
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’to have a ball’ means to have a great time or to enjoy oneself greatly.
French translation
s’amuser, s’éclater
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Examples in context
‘Grim and Fischer : Having a ball with masks
An amazing thing happens when watching a performance of Grim and Fischer, a compelling play in which the actors appear in full face masks : You could swear their expressions – in particular Mrs. Fischer’s – change. As she experiences terror, annoyance, joy, nostalgia or love, the mask – an extraordinary piece of work in itself – appears to transform with her.’
theglobeandmail.com, 6 Jan. 2013
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‘Indian Americans having a ball for Obama inauguration
Washington, Jan 19 — President Barack Obama may not be there, but Indian-Americans are nevertheless going to have a ball Saturday night to mark the second-term inauguration of the man the community voted overwhelmingly for.’
india.mydailynews.com, 19 Jan. 2013
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Everyday usage
We had a ball last night and didn’t come home until 2.00am.
I am having a ball learning these new dance moves.
c) I am very busy.
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