Hi,<br/><br/><br/><br/>Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?<br/><br/><br/><br/>1. However hard / badly I want, I am not able to leave early due to the workload. (I am trying to say that this happens with me every time)<br/><br/><br/><br/>2. John is out sick today. ( I heard a native speaker say this. I think it means John is sick and as a result he is off work today)<br/><br/><br/><br/>3. He has a funny walk, taking small brisk steps, swinging his arms wildly.<br/><br/> <br/><br/>Thanks,<br/><br/><br/><br/>MG.