I'll pick your bones - A fancy way of saying I’m too busy to help, but I still feel

A fancy way of saying I’m too busy to help, but I still feel like I should be nice.

I'll pick your bones. I’m too busy. But I still feel guilty.

I'll pick your bones. I’m not helping. But I’m being polite.

I'll pick your bones. I’m too lazy. But I’m trying to be kind.