19. Saying something is not correct
Informal
It's all wrong.
I'm sorry, there has been some misunderstanding.
If I may say so, you are mistaken.
I think this information is incorrect.
I really do have to correct you.
Less Formal
Sorry, it is not right.
I'm not sure you're right about ...
I don't think ...
I am afraid this is not quite right.
I am afraid it's wrong.
20. Correcting someone
Less Formal
Well, in fact ...
Well, as a matter of fact, ...
Surely, ...?
But ...
As far as I know, ...
Formal
In my opinion you should correct it.
If I may, I'd like to correct one thing you said ..
If I may correct you ...
I think it might be more accurate to say ...
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