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The smoke is making it hard to breathe. Should we leave?

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The smoke is making it hard to breathe. Should we leave?

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How to use in different contexts

Describing a Situation

The smoke is making it difficult to breathe; the air quality is very poor.

Expressing Concern

I'm worried about the smoke; it's hard to breathe.

Giving a Suggestion

We should probably leave; the smoke is making it hard to breathe.

Asking for Confirmation

The smoke is making it hard to breathe, don't you think we should leave?

Rephrased versions

Formal

The presence of smoke is causing respiratory distress. Evacuation is advisable.

Casual

This smoke is choking me. Let's get out of here.

Simpler English

The smoke makes it hard to breathe. We need to go.

Phrases to learn

hard to breathe

Difficult to inhale and exhale; experiencing respiratory distress.

Should we leave?

A question suggesting the need for departure.