domingo, 5 de diciembre de 2010

Wednesday, 24th November

Expressions for Agreeing and Disagreeing

Stating an opinion
·       In my opinion...
·       The way I see it...
·       If you want my honest opinion....
·       According to Lisa...
·       As far as I'm concerned...
·       If you ask me...
Asking for an opinon
·       What's your idea?
·       What are your thoughts on all of this?
·       How do you feel about that?
·       Do you have anything to say about this?
·       What do you think?
·       Do you agree?
·       Wouldn't you say?
Expressing agreement
·       I agree with you 100 percent.
·       I couldn't agree with you more.
·       That's so true.
·       That's for sure.
·       Tell me about it! (slang)
·       You're absolutely right.
·       Absolutely.
·       That's exactly how I feel.
·       Exactly.
·       I'm afraid I agree with James.
·       I have to side with Dad on this one.
·       No doubt about it.
·       Me neither. (agree with negative statement)
·       I suppose so./I guess so. (weak)
·       You have a point there.
·       I was just going to say that.
Expressing disagreement
·       I don't think so.
·       No way. (strong)
·       I'm afraid I disagree.
·       I totally disagree. (strong)
·       I beg to differ.
·       I'd say the exact opposite. (strong)
·       Not necessarily.
·       That's not always true.
·       That's not always the case.
·       No, I'm not so sure about that.
Interruptions
·       Can I add something here?
·       Is it okay if I jump in for a second?
·       If I might add something...
·       Can I throw my two cents in?
·       Sorry to interrupt, but...
·       Sorry, go ahead. OR Sorry, you were saying... (after accidentally interrupting someone)
·       You didn't let me finish. (after being interrupted)
Settling an argument
·       Let's just move on, shall we?
·       Let's drop it.
·       I think we're going to have to agree to disagree.
·       Whatever you say./If you say so. (sarcastic)


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