the answer is simply yes.why are going to say i am afraid if your not really afraid. cowboy...

In the expression 'I'm afraid' it is imperative to put *that* here: Examples: I am afraid *that* I won't be able to help you I am afraid *that* your question is irrelevant. Explanation: This saying is similar to the sentence beginning with, 'Sorry, but...'. You cannot take it literally as the person saying it, is quite certain of his/her stance: I am afraid I can't help you really means, don't look for help from me! It is what the French call une locution de politesse : it's a polite way of refusing the asker's wishes, for whatever reason. That reason follows the expression 'I'm afraid' Example: I'm afraid you can't take a camera into the stadium, this means no camera, or you lose the price of admission!

The expression is used as a polite way of telling somebody something that is unpleasant or disappointing, or that you are sorry about: - I'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation. - I'm afraid the matter is now out of my hands. - I can't help you, I'm afraid.

The expression is often used in cases where no fear exists. "I'm afraid we're out of chewing gum."

to be afraid of something has several meanings: 1) (often foll by of) feeling fear or apprehension; frightened he was afraid of cats 2) reluctant (to do something), as through fear or timidity he was afraid to let himself go 3) (often foll by that; used to lessen the effect of an unpleasant statement) regretful I'm afraid that I shall have to tell you to go