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No room in the overhead bin in English

Everyday English for no room in the overhead bin. Key line: “Excuse me, is there anywhere else I can put my bag?”

Full script

LinExcuse me, is there anywhere else I can put my bag?
ThemLet me see... this bin's pretty full, huh?
LinYeah, it looked smaller when I packed it at home.
ThemTry turning it sideways and sliding it in.
LinI did, but it's still sticking out a little.
ThemOkay, there's a spot under the seat ahead of you.
LinPerfect, I'll tuck it there before it gets any bigger.
ThemGood plan—bags always get bigger once the trip starts.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

another spot

✓ Is there anywhere else I can put my bag?

Ask politely for another place

Polite way to ask if there's another place

sideways

✓ Try turning it sideways.

Natural way to suggest this

Natural for giving advice

not fully in

✓ It's still sticking out.

Say part of it is still outside

Don't miss "out"

front seat

✓ under the seat ahead of you

A location you can use

ahead of you = in front of you

Quick answers

another spot: what to say in English

Say “Is there anywhere else I can put my bag?” — ask politely for another place. Polite way to ask if there's another place.

sideways: what to say in English

Say “Try turning it sideways.” — natural way to suggest this. Natural for giving advice.

not fully in: what to say in English

Say “It's still sticking out.” — say part of it is still outside. Don't miss "out".

front seat: what to say in English

Say “under the seat ahead of you” — a location you can use. ahead of you = in front of you.

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