Phrases Asking for Favors or Assistance

I'm stuck on...

B2

Meaning

Indicates a point of difficulty needing help.

Examples

  • John: I'm stuck on this puzzle; I can't figure out the next step.
  • Alice: Show me. Maybe we can figure it out together.
  • John: I'm stuck on this particular piece. It doesn’t seem to fit anywhere.
  • Alice: Let's try rotating it. I'm stuck on this puzzle too; I think I need some hints.