Expressing Opinions
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Strong conviction
I believe… / I have no doubt that…
I'm convinced that…
I'm sure that…
There's no doubt in my mind that…
I'm quite certain that…
Moderate opinion
I think…
Well, if you ask me…
I'd like to point out that…
As I see it,…
In my opinion…
Personally,…
As far as I'm concerned…
From my perspective…
It seems to me that…
To my mind…
Tentative / uncertain
I feel that…
My impression is that…
I'm not sure, but I'm leaning towards…
I tend to think…
Asking for Opinions
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Open to the group
How do you feel about that?
What is your point of view?
What's your take on this?
Have you got any thoughts on this?
Do you have any views on this?
Does anyone have any other comments?
Directed at a specific person
[Name], I'd really appreciate your view on this.
I think this is a good option — don't you think?
Agreeing
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Full agreement
Absolutely. / Exactly.
I totally agree with you.
I have exactly the same opinion as you.
Couldn't agree more.
You've hit the nail on the head.idiom
Partial agreement
I agree to a certain extent.
I'm with you up to a point.
I agree partly.
I guess you're right.
That's a fair point.
Fair enough.
Disagreeing
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Strong disagreement
We don't seem to agree here.
I'm afraid I can't agree with you there.
With respect, I have to say I don't agree.
I can't go along with that at all.
It's out of the question.
I beg to differ.
That's not how I see it.
Partial disagreement
I understand what you're saying, but I see it differently.
I agree with you up to a point, but I disagree about…
I know what you mean, but…
I don't really agree with you.
I think it might be better to…
I'd be inclined to think the opposite.
Expressing reservations
Don't you think that…?
I'm concerned that…
I'm not entirely convinced that…
You could say that; however…
I'm not sure that's such a good idea.
Making Suggestions
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Inviting the other person
Would you like to + verb…?Would you like to try a different approach?
Shall I/we + bare infinitive?Shall we take a short break?
Why don't/doesn't + subject + bare infinitive?Why don't we ask for more information?
Collaborative — "we" focused
Let's + bare infinitive.Let's consider this second option.
What about + -ing?What about trying a different route?
How about + -ing?How about meeting earlier?
How about + subject + verb?How about we meet earlier?
Tentative / softened
Maybe we could + bare infinitive.Maybe we could split into two groups.
I suggest + -ing.I suggest starting with the budget.
Have you thought about + -ing?Have you thought about doing it online?
It might be worth + -ing.It might be worth checking the timetable first.
You might want to consider + -ing.You might want to consider the cost first.
Accepting a Suggestion
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Enthusiastic
Yes, I'd love to!
Yes, with pleasure!
Count me in!informal
Sounds like a plan!idiom
This is just what we need.
Neutral / open
Yes, that's not a bad idea.
Why not?
Sounds good to me.
It might work.
That may be worth trying.
Rejecting a Suggestion
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Direct
That's not a good idea, I'm afraid.
Politely
I don't really feel like it.
I'm not very keen on + -ing.I'm not very keen on eating out.
Well, I'd rather + bare infinitive.Well, I'd rather stay in tonight.
I'm not really convinced / sure.
Well, the only problem is…
I'd prefer to + infinitive.I'd prefer to leave earlier.
Interrupting Politely
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Asking permission
Can / May I say something here?
Is it okay if I jump in for a moment?
If I might add something…
If I may interrupt…
Do you mind if I add something?
Announcing the interruption
Sorry to interrupt, but…
Excuse me for interrupting, but…
Excuse me for a second, but…
Sorry to cut you off, but…
I don't mean to intrude, but…
Just a moment — I'd like to add something here.
Before you go on, I'd like to say something…
Reacting / redirecting
Are you saying that…?
So, you're telling me…
Well, that reminds me that…
Well, if that is the case…
Wait a minute…
Excuse me, but in my opinion…
Keeping the Floor
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Polite
Sorry, but could you let me finish?
If you could just let me finish…
Please, let me make my point.
Direct
Sorry, but I'm not done yet.
Let me finish what I was saying first.
Hold on, I haven't finished yet.