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80. Asking if someone approves
Informal
Is this 0.K. now?
Is ...all right, do you think?

Less Formal
Do you think it will work?
Are you for ...?

Formal
You would be in favor of ..., wouldn't you?
You are in favor of ..., aren't you?
What is your attitude towards ...?
Is it acceptable ...?
I hope ... has support.
Do you approve of ...?
Could I ask if you approve of ...?
Could I ask for your reaction to ...?
Are you in favour of...?


81. Expressing approval
Informal
What a good idea!
That's just the job!
That's great!
That's fine!
That's a great idea!
Terrific!
It sounds just fine.
I'm all for ...
How fantastic!
0. K.!

Less Formal
That's the way it should be.
It's what I wanted.
It's very good.
It's just what we expected.
It's exactly what should be done.
It is just what I had in mind.
I'm very pleased ...
I'm very happy about ...
I'm very glad to ...
Good. I'm very much in favor of that.

Formal
In my opinion, it is the proper way to do it.
I would certainly give it my backing.
I entirely approve of the plan.


82. Expressing disapproval
Informal
It's all wrong.
I don't think ...'s very good.

Less Formal
Surely not!
It's wrong to ...
It isn't right to ...
Is it really necessary ...?
I'm not very happy about ...
I'm against ...
I really don't approve of ...
I can't approve of ...

Formal
In my opinion, it's quite wrong.
I'm certainly not in favor of ...
I would find it difficult to recommend ...
I should like to say how much I disapprove of…
I find it quite unsatisfactory.
I disapprove of ...
I certainly cannot give my support to ...

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77. Expressing disappointment
Informal
That's too bad.
That's a real shame.

Less Formal
What a disappointment!
That's very disappointing, I must say.
Oh, I am disappointed.
Oh dear, I was hoping for ...
I'm sorry to hear about ...
I'm rather disappointed about ...
...is a great pity.

Formal
It comes as a great disappointment.
I must say I had hoped for ...


78. Expressing surprise
Informal
You're kidding!
You must be joking.
You don't say!
Who'd have thought it?
Well, I never!
Oh, no!
No, I don't believe it!
Never!
My goodness!
Good Lord!
Good heavens!
Fantastic!
Fancy that!
Fancy ...
Are you serious?

Less Formal
What a surprise!
That is a surprise.
Oh, that's amazing!
I must say it surprises me.
How very surprising!

Formal
I find it very surprising.
Extraordinary!
I must say he has taken me completely by surprise.


79. Calming or reassuring someone
Informal
Try and look on the bright side.
There, there! (while padding a child - "no problem")
The best thing is to keep cool.
Steady on.
Relax.
Now, now take it easy.
Now, don't get upset.
No need to get so worked up about ...
It's all right.
It is not as bad as all that.
Don't worry!
Come on! It's  0.K. !
Cheer up!

Less Formal
You really needn't worry about ...
There's really no reason for ...
There's nothing to worry about.
There's no reason to get upset about ...
Please, don't worry.
I'm sure things will turn out fine in the end.
I'm sure things will turn out all right.
I shouldn't get upset, if I were you.

Formal
You need have no fears about ...
May I assure you of ...?
May I assure you ...?
Let me reassure you ...
I assure you ...

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73. Encouraging
Informal
You're doing very well.
You're doing fine.
You have our backing on ...
We feel you should go ahead...
That's lovely!
That's good!
That's fine!
That's all right!
Terrific!
Lovely!
Keep it up!
I'm right behind you!
Great!
First class!
Don't give up.
You have our whole-hearted support.

Less Formal
You can do it.
Well done! Now ...
That's most encouraging!
That's better than I could do.
I wish I could do as well.
Don't worry, I'm sure you'll do better this time.

Formal
There's no reason to feel discouraged.


74. Requesting
Informal
You couldn't ..., could you?
Don't ..., will you?
Do me a favor and ...
Any chance of ...?

Less Formal
Can you ...?

Formal
Would you mind ..., please?
Would you be so kind as to ...?
Would you ..., please?
Would there be any possibility of ...?
Would it be possible for you to ...?
We should be most grateful if ...
I'm sorry to trouble you, but ...
If you could ..., I'd be very grateful.
I'd be very grateful if you'd ...
I hope you don't mind my asking, but ...
Do you think it would be possible ...?
Could you possibly ...?
Could you ..., please?
Could I ask you to ...?
Do you think you could ..., please?


75. Suggesting
Informal
What about ..., then?
Let's ...
Let’s ... then, shall we?
I tell you what: we'll ...
I know, let's ...
How about ..., then?
Do you think it would be an idea to ...?
 
Less Formal
You could ...
Why not ..., then?
Why don't we ..., then?
We might ...
We could always ..., then.
Shall we ...?
We might as well ...

Formal
You may like to ...
Would you care to ..., then?
May I suggest ..., then?
If I may make a suggestion:...
I'd like to suggest ...
I suggest ...
I should like to put forward a proposal: ...
I propose ...


76. Threatening
Informal
Just you try!
Just don't ..., that's all.
Don't you dare!
Do that again and ...

Less Formal
Unless ..., I'll ...
If .... I'll ...
Don't ... or ...

Formal
You'd be very unwise to ...
If you don't ...,I shall be forced to ...
If you cannot ..., I shall be obliged to ...
If I were you, I'd ... or ...
If I were you, I wouldn't, or ...
I don't really want to say this, but if ..., we shall …

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69. Showing irritation and anger
Informal
Why on earth didn't he ...?
What a nuisance!
That's the last straw!
Oh, no!
Oh, dear!
Oh no, what next?
I've had just about enough of ...
It really makes my blood boil.
It really makes me see red.
It really makes me mad.
It really isn't good enough.
I'm fed up with ...
I really hate ...
I can't stand ...
How irritating!
How infuriating!

Less Formal
It really makes me angry.
I'm very annoyed ...
I will not put up with ...

Formal
It is most annoying.
It is extremely irritating.
I'm extremely displeased.
I must say I object to ...
I find it extremely offensive...
I can't say I'm at all pleased by...
I can't say I'm all pleased about ...
I can't say I'm all pleased ...


70. Showing sympathy
Informal
That is a shame.
Oh, ... that's awful.
I know how it feels.
Hard luck.
... is a crying shame.

Less Formal
You must be very upset.
That's dreadful.
That is a pity.
I'm very sorry to hear ...
I'm extremely sorry to hear ...
I'm ever so sorry.
I am sorry to hear that.
How upsetting!
How terrible!

Formal
You have my deepest sympathy.
What a terrible situation for you!
Please, accept my heartfelt condolences.
I was most distressed to learn about ...
I was deeply sorry to hear.
I do sympathize, I assure you.


71. Persuading
Informal
You're not going to let me down, are you?
Just this once!
Don't be like that!

Less Formal
Won't you ..., please?
Why don't you ...?
Please, let me ...
I really think you'd do well to ...
Are you really sure you can't ...?

Formal
Won't you reconsider ...?
How can I persuade you to ...?
Couldn't I persuade you ...?
Could you be persuaded ...?
Can't I persuade you ...?
But it's in our own interests to ...
The best course of action would be to ...


72. Complaining
Informal
You've got to do something about ...
You can't possibly ...
Really I've just had about enough of ...
Really I'm fed up with ...
Look here! You can't go around ...
Honestly, you're always ...
... just won't do.

Less Formal
Something must be done ...
I'm afraid ... it’s just not good enough.
I want to complain about ...
Can you do anything about ...?

Formal
Would you mind not ...?
Well, this is most unsatisfactory ...
I'm sorry to say this, but ...
I'm not at all satisfied ...
I'm afraid I've got a complaint about ...
I wish to complain in the strongest terms about…
I really do object to ...
I have a complaint to make ...

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65. Saying you are worried
Informal
I've got the wind up about ... 
I'm worried sick by ...
I'm worried sick about ...
I'm worried sick ...
I'm scared stiff of ...
I'm scared ...
I'm really terrified of ...
I'm really in a flap.
I'm really in a flap about ...

Less Formal
I'm worried about ...
I'm very anxious about ...
I'm very anxious ...
I'm uneasy about ...
I'm frightened ...
I'm extremely nervous of ...
I'm afraid of ...
I find ... very worrying.

Formal
I fear ...
... gives some cause for concern.


66. Saying you are bored
Informal
It really turns me off.
It leaves me cold.
It is deadly boring.
It is a total bore.
I'm sorry, but it rather bores me.
I'm fed up with ...
Actually it bores me stiff.

Less Formal
It looks rather boring.
I'm sorry, but I'm really not interested in ...
I'm afraid I'm rather bored by ...
I don't think it is very exciting.
I don't find it very interesting, actually.
How boring!

Formal
To be frank, I find it rather boring ...
I should like to say I find it interesting,
I find it difficult to be enthusiastic about ...
Actually, I find ... totally uninteresting.


67. Expressing excitement
Informal
What a great idea!
Terrific!
Super!
Smashing!
Hooray!
Fantastic!

Less Formal
It's very exciting.
It is thrilling.
It is sensational.
It is most exciting/fascinating.
It is exciting.
I'm very fascinated by ...
I'm very excited by ...
How wonderful!
How marvelous!
How exciting!

Formal
I'm really very enthusiastic about it.
I can't deny my enthusiasm for ...


68. Showing relief
Informal
Thank heavens!
Oh, what a relief!
Oh, that's a weight off my mind.
Oh, that's a relief.
Oh, thank goodness for that.

Less Formal
That's a great relief.

Formal
It's a great relief...
I'm most relieved to hear ...
I'm extremely glad to hear ...

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61. Saying you are unwilling to do something
Informal
I'm not keen on ...
I don't really fancy ...
I don't think I can/could ..., actually.

Less Formal
To be frank, I don't think ...
Well, I think I'd rather not...
On the whole, I don't think ...
It's not that I don't want to, but ...
It'd be a little difficult ...
I'm not sure I can/could ..., actually.
I'm not convinced we should ...
I'm afraid I can't possibly ...
I'd rather not, actually.
I'd like to, but ...
I wish I could, but ...
I don't really want to ...
I didn't really want to ...

Formal
Well, I'm rather reluctant to...


62. Showing optimism
Informal
You wait and see. It's all going to be 0. K.
Things will work out fine.
It'll all turn out 0. K.
Everything'll be fine.
...'ll be great.
... will be wonderful.
... will be nice.
... will be good, I am sure.
... can't go wrong.

Less Formal
I think you're going to have a good holiday ...
I feel quite sure about ...
I feel quite sure.
I don't see how ... can fail.
I am confident ...

Formal
I have every confidence ...
I am very optimistic about ...
I am very optimistic ...


63. Saying you are looking forward to something
Informal
Looking forward to ...
It'll be nice ...

Less Formal
It'll be wonderful to ...
It'll be pleasant ...
It'll be interesting ...
It'll be good ...
I'm looking forward to ...
I'll be happy to ...
I'll be glad to ...
I must say I look forward to ...

Formal
I'll have the pleasure of ...
I look forward to hearing from you ...


64. Showing pessimism
Informal
No way ...
I'm not too happy about ...
I don't hold out much hope for ...
Fat chance of ... (no chance of)
Can't be done!

Less Formal
I'm wondering ...
I'm rather doubtful ...
I'm not so sure ...
I'm not at all sure...
I'm not at all sure about ...
I suspect ...
I rather doubt ...
I don't want to sound too pessimistic, but I'm afraid .....
I don't think ...
I don't really believe ...
He is bound not to be on time.

Formal
I'm rather skeptical about ...
I'm rather doubtful about ...
I'm fairly pessimistic about ...

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57. Expressing liking
Informal
You can't beat ...
It is wonderful!
It is really terrific!
It is really great!
It is a lovely way to pass the time.
I'm very keen on ......
I'm very fond of ...
I'm head over heels about ...
I'm absolutely crazy/mad about ...
I really go for ...
I love ...
I do love ...
I adore ...

Less Formal
There's nothing I enjoy more than ...
I've always loved ...
I've always liked ...
I like ...
I enjoy ...

Formal
What I particularly enjoy is ...
It is one of my favorite pastimes.
I have a particular fondness for ...


58. Expressing disliking
Informal
There's nothing I like less.
I think ... is pretty awful.
I really hate ...
I never could put up with ...
I find it difficult to get on with ...
I can't stand ...
I can't bear ...

Less Formal
There's nothing I like less than ...            
I've never liked ...
I'm not really very keen on ...
I'm not over-enthusiastic about ...
I'm afraid I don't like ...
I must say I'm not particularly fond of ...
I can't work up any enthusiasm for ...
... is not one of my favorite ...

Formal
I especially dislike ...
I don't think ... is particularly enjoyable.
I can't say it appeals to me very much.


59. Saying you are willing to do something
Informal
Why not?
Sure!
Right you are!
No problem. I'll ... if you like.
0. K.!

Less Formal
Yes, of course.
Yes, I don't see why not.
Yes, I don't mind ... at all.
Yes, I don't mind ...
No, of course not.
I'm quite prepared to ...                        
Certainly!

Formal
Naturally.
I'm willing ...
I'd be only too happy to ...
I should be most pleased ...
I should be most happy.
I should be delighted.
I see no objection to ...
By all means.


60. Saying you are willing to do something under certain conditions
Informal
Right you are, but ...
No problem, as long as ...


Less Formal
Yes, though ...
Yes, but that depends on ...
Of course, but ...
I'm willing to, as long as ...
I'm quite prepared to, but ...
I'd be happy to, but ...
I suppose so, as long as ...
I see no objection provided that ...
I don't see why not, provided ...
I don't mind, as long as ...
Certainly, if ...
Certainly, but ...
Certainly, as long as ...

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53. Warning
Informal
Watch out!
Watch out for ...
Mind you don't ...
Mind out!
Mind ...
Look out!

Less Formal
Whatever you do, ...
Make sure you don't ...
Be ready for ...
Be careful of ...
Be careful ...

Formal
I would be extremely careful of ..., if I were you.


54. Asking about preference
Less Formal
Would you rather...?
Would you rather ..... or .....?
Which would you prefer?
Which would you prefer: ... or ...
Which seems better to you?
What's your favorite .....?
We could ... or ..... I leave it to you to decide.
The choice is yours, ......or .....?
Do you prefer ..... or ......?
Do you like ... better?

Formal
Which appeals more? ..... or ...?
Do you find ... or ... more enjoyable?


55. Saying what you prefer
Informal
Oh no, give me ... every time.

Less Formal
If it was up to me, I'd ...
I'd rather ... any time.
I'd rather ...
I'd prefer ...
I would usually choose ...
I prefer ...
I like ... more than ...
I find it more enjoyable than...
I enjoy ... better than ...

Formal
My preference would be ...
My choice would always be ...
I usually find ... much more satisfactory.
I have a strong preference for ...


56. Asking about liking
Informal
It is nice, isn't it?
Isn't it fantastic to ...?
Don't you love ...?
Do you go for ...?
Are you keen on ...?

Less Formal
What are your feelings about ...?
Don't you like ...?
Don't you find it very exciting?
Do you like ...?
Do you enjoy ...?

Formal
May I ask if you are fond of ...?
Do you find it enjoyable?

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49. Comparing
Informal
There's no way ... is better than ...
... has the edge over ... ( a little bit better)

Less Formal
You just can't compare ... and ...
There's absolutely no comparison between ... and ...
On the whole, ...
If you compare ... and ...
I don't see how you can talk about ... and... in the same way.
... worse than ...
I consider it to be greatly inferior to ...
... better than ...

Formal
I think it's not less attractive than ...
I don't consider ... to be in any way more attractive than ...
By and large, ...
All in all, ...
... is less valuable than ...
... is incomparably more interesting than ...
I consider it to be superior to ...


50. Giving something to someone
Less Formal
The ... you asked for.
I'd like you to have ...
I'd like to give you ...
Here's ...
Here you are.
Here are your ....
Can I give you ...?
... is for you.

Formal
Please, accept ...
I have great pleasure in presenting you with.
Allow me to present you with ...


51. Saying what you want
Informal
Why can't I ...?
I've got to have ...
I'm really longing for ...
I should really love ...
I could use...
I could do with ...
... would just suit me.
... would go down well.

Less Formal
What I should really like is ...
May I ...?
If only I could ...
I'd love ...
I'd like ...
I wish I could ...
I want ...
I need ...
I must have ...

Formal
I very much wish ...


52. Saying you have reached agreement
Informal
That's it, then...
That's 0. K.
So what are we arguing about?
Everyone's happy about..., then.

Less Formal
Well, that's settled, ...
That's agreed then.
So we're agreed.
Right, we agree.
We are agreed ..., then.

Formal
We seem to be in complete agreement ...
Basically, we seem to be saying the same thing.
So, we appear to agree on ... .

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45. Showing your interest
Informal
I'm a ... fan.
... is what grabs me/turns me on.

Less Formal
Nothing interests me less than ...
It has always interested me.
It doesn't concern me a great deal.
I'm quite fascinated by ...
I'm interested in ...
I have a passion for ...
I find it very interesting.
I find it extremely interesting.
I don't find it so interesting.
I'm very keen on ...
I find it fascinating.
... intrigues me a great deal.

Formal
My main interest is ...
It interests me a great deal.
I have some interest in ...
My particular interest is ...


46. Saying you are not interested
Informal
That isn't my cup of tea, I think.
I'm afraid it leaves me cold.
... isn't for me.

Less Formal
It isn't all that interesting as far as I'm concerned.
I'm not very interested in ...
I find ... rather uninteresting/boring.
I don't find it very interesting ...
Actually, I don't have any interest in...


47. Giving reasons
Informal
Well, the thing is, ...
Let me explain. You see, ...
It's like this, you see, ...
He's dead right: ...

Less Formal
Well, you see, ...
Well, because ...
Well, ... so as to ...
The simple reason was that ...
The reason was that ...
The basic reason is that ...
If I could explain, ...
He's got a point. You see, ...
But the point is, ...
But surely, ...
... so that ...

Formal
I think there's a good case for ...
I think it is right for the following reasons:


48. Promising
Informal
Sure I'll do it.
OK.! I'll ...
Fine! I'll ...

Less Formal
I'll...
I won't let you down. I'll ...
Exactly!
No problem! I'll ...
Don't worry, please. I'll ...

Formal
You may rely on me. I'll ...
I do promise ...
Agreed! I'll ...

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41. Declining an invitation
Informal
Sorry, I can't. But thanks anyway.
Oh, what a shame. I won't be here.
I'd love to, but ...

Less Formal
Thank you very much, but ...
Thank you very much for asking me, but ...
I'm very sorry, I can't.
I'm terribly sorry, I don't think I can.
I'm afraid I've already promised to ... (But thank
you very much all the same.)
I'd like to, but ...
I wish I could, but ...

Formal
Unfortunately, ...
Sadly... However, thank you for inviting me.
Much to my regret, ...
That's very kind of you, but ...


42. Saying something is important
Informal
Sure, it's most important.

Less Formal
You shouldn't ignore it.
That's of great concern.
It's less important than ..., I think.
It's absolutely important, believe me.
It matters a lot.
By all means you should be more careful. It's really important for you.

Formal
It's something you should pay more attention to...
It's of vital importance, no doubt.
It's of great value.
... is of vital importance in this case.


43. Saying something is not important
Informal
What's that got to do with it?
That's neither here nor there.
That doesn't make a blind bit of difference.
So what?
How does ... come into it?
... doesn't matter one bit.

Less Formal
You don't have to worry about ...
That's not the question.
That's not the point.
That's beside the point.
That shouldn't concern us at this point.
I think ... is something we can ignore.
I really can't see what relevance ... has, I'm afraid.
I don't think that's important.
I don't think ... matters.
Does ...matter?
... just not the issue.
... is of no great consequence.
... has got nothing to do with it.
... doesn't really make any difference.
... doesn't matter.


44. Asking if someone is interested
Informal
Does it grab you at all?
Do you go for ...?

Less Formal
Does this interest you at all?
Do you find ... interesting?
Are you keen on ...?
Are you interested in ...?

Formal
What are your interests?
What are you interested in?
I wonder if you have any interest in ...?
Does ... appeal to you?
Do you share my interest in ... at all?
Do you have any interest in ...?

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37. Saying you have no opinion
Informal
Your guess is as good as mine ...
It makes no odds to me ...

Less Formal
It is not something I've considered a great deal
It doesn't really matter to me.
I really don't know what to think about ...
I really don't know what to say.
I really couldn't say, ...
I don't know.

Formal
I don't have any opinion about ...
I can't say I have any views on the question...


38. Avoiding giving an opinion
Informal
Well, now you're asking ...
Can't say, really.

Less Formal
Well, I don't know really ...
That's not my department, I think.
That all depends.
Perhaps.
No comment, I'm afraid.
Maybe.
It's difficult to say ...
I'm sorry I can't answer ...
I'm afraid you'd have to ask someone else.
I'd rather not say anything about ...
I'd prefer not to say anything about ...
I'd have to think about ...
I suppose it depends on your point of view.
Do you think so?

Formal
It's difficult to give an opinion right at the moment.
I'm not in a position to say anything about ...
I'm afraid I can't comment on ...
I don't have anything to say on ...


39. Inviting someone
Less Formal
Would you like to ...?
Won't you ...?
Why don't you ...?
What about ...?
Shall we ...?
Do ...?
Come and ...
Please, do ...?

Formal
Would you care to ...?
We should be very pleased if you could ...
We should be delighted if you were able to ...
Perhaps you'd care to ...?


40. Accepting an invitation
Informal
I won't say no.
Great!
0. K.

Less Formal
Yes, I will.
That sounds a very nice idea.
Thank you. I'd like to ...
It would be very nice to ...
I'd love to ...
I'd like nothing better.
I would, very much. Thank you.
All right then.

Formal
With the greatest of pleasure.
What a splendid idea! Thank you!
We'd very much like to ...
We'd be delighted to ...
That's really most kind of you.
That would give us great pleasure.

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33. Refusing an offer of help
Informal
No, it's 0. K., thanks.
No, don't worry.
No, don't bother, really.

Less Formal
That's very kind of you, but .....
Thanks a lot, but ...
No, thank you.
No, really, I can manage, thanks.
No, it's all right, really.
I don't think so, thank you.

Formal
That's extremely kind of you, but ...
Thank you for offering, but ...
Please don't trouble yourself about ...
It's very good of you to offer, but ...


34. Asking for someone's opinion
Informal
I don't think much of ..., do you?

Less Formal
What would you say to ...?
What do you think of/about ...?
What are your feelings about ...?
What about ...?
How would you react to ...?
How do you see...?
How do you feel about ...?
Have you got any comments on ...?
Can you comment ...?
What do you feel about ...?

Formal
What's your opinion of ...?
What is your reaction to ...?
I'd be grateful to have your opinion on ...
Do you have any particular views on ...?
Do you have any opinion on ...?
Could I know your reaction to ...?


35. Expressing your opinion
Informal
You know what I think?
Well, I must say ...
I'd say ...
I'd like to say ...
Don't you think ...?

Less Formal
What I reckon is, ...
The way I see it, ...
It's my feeling...
It seems to me ...
I'm convinced that ...
If you ask me, ...
I think ...
I should say ...
I reckon ...
I feel ...
I believe...
From my point of view, ...

Formal
Personally, I consider ...
Personally, I believe ...
My own view of the problem is ...
It's my opinion ...
In my view ...
In my opinion ...
I'm of the view ...
I'm of the opinion ...
If I may say so ...
I consider ...
From where I stand, ...
As I understand it ...
As I see it, ...
As for my point of view ...
To my mind, ...


36. Trying to change someone's opinion
Informal
You can't mean that, surely?
No, but look, ...
Hold on ...
Are you kidding? ...

Less Formal
You don't really think...?
Yes, but on the other hand ...
Well, think of it this way, ...
Surely you don't think...
Isn't it possible that ...?
Do you really think ...?
But look at it like this, ...
But don't you think ...?
Another way of looking at it would be that ...

Formal
Yes, but if we look at the whole picture,...
Well, I think others might say ...
I respect your opinion, of course. However, ...
But there are other considerations. For example,
But seen from another angle, one might say ...
But if we look at it in another light, ...

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29. Offering to do something for someone
Informal
Want a hand ...?
Need some help, ...?
Can I help out?

Less Formal
What can I do to help ...?
Shall I ...?
Let me ...
I'll do it for you.
I'll ....
Can I help?

Formal
Would you like any help ...?
May I be of assistance?
Is there anything I can do ...?


30. Accepting an offer of something
Informal
Lovely!
I'd love ...!

Less Formal
That'd be delightful.
That would be very nice.
Thanks very much/a lot.
Thank you.
Yes, please.
Thank you, I would.
Thank you, I will.
I'd like ... very much, (please).
I can think of nothing nicer/better.

Formal
With the greatest of pleasure.
With pleasure.


31. Declining an offer of something
Less Formal
That's very kind, but I won't, thank you.
Thanks all the same, but I won't/couldn't.
Not this time, thanks.
Not for me, thanks.
Not for me, thank you.
No, thanks, really.
No, thank you.
No, thank you very much.
No, I really won't, thank you.
I'm not sure I can.
I won't, thanks.

Formal
If it's all the same to you, I won't.


32. Accepting an offer of help
Informal
Lovely!
Just what I needed ...!

Less Formal
That's very kind of you.
Thanks very much!
Thank you.
Oh, yes, please.

Formal
You are most kind.
That's extremely good of you ...
If you're sure it's no trouble ...
I'd be delighted if ...

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25. Saying you are able to do something
Informal
Yes, no problem.
Yes, it's as easy as pie!
Yes, it's a cinch!
Sure.
I'm pretty good at ...
I'm not too bad at ...

Less Formal
I might be able to ...
I know something about ...
I know how to ...
I know ...
I feel able to ...
I can ...
It's not too difficult ...

Formal
I have experience of ...
I feel capable of ...


26. Saying you are not able to do something
Informal
There's no way I can ...
I'm no good at ...
I'm hopeless.
I wouldn't know where to begin ...
I haven't the faintest idea how ...
You must be joking.
Sorry, out of the question.
Pull the other one.
Not likely.
No way.

Less Formal
No, I don't know how ...
I've no idea how ...
I'm afraid I can't cope with ...
I don't know anything about ...
I don't feel capable of ...
I don't feel able to ...
I can't ...

Formal
I have no experience.
Sorry, I can't manage ...
I'm not sure I'm capable of ...
I'm not sure I know how to ...
I'm afraid it might be beyond me.


27. Refusing to do something
Informal
I don't plan to ...
I don't reckon I'll ...
I've decided not to ...
I'm not planning ...
I'm not going to ...

Less Formal
I've decided not to...
It never entered my head ...
I'm sorry, I'm not ...
I'm sorry, it's not possible, ...?
I'm sorry, I don't think I can ...
I'm sorry, I can't.
I'm not planning to ...
I'm not thinking of ...
I'm going to make sure ...
I'm not going to ...
I'm afraid not.
I'm afraid I can't.
I'll make an effort to ...
I'll do all I can ...
I'd rather not.
I will not ...
I won't be ...
I'm not thinking of ...

Formal
Unfortunately ...
Nothing will induce me to ...
Nothing could be farther from my mind than ...
My intention is to ...
It is my intention to ...
I'm sorry to say it's not possible.
I regret to say ...
I plan to ...
I have no intention of ...
I fully intend ...
I don't intend to ...


28. Offering something
Informal
What's yours?
Could I offer you ...?

Less Formal
Would you like ...?
Won't you have ...?
Will you have ...?
What would you say to ...?
What will you have?
What can I get you?
Please, help yourself to ...

Formal
Would you care for ...?
Do have ...
Allow me to pass you ...
Can I offer you ...?

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21. Asking for  permission
Informal
Let me ... would you?
Any chance of  going out?

Less Formal
Can I ..., please?

Formal
Would it be possible ...?
With your permission I should like to ...
Is there any objection?
May I ...?
I was wondering if I could ...?
Do you mind if ...?
Could I ...?
Do you have any objection to ...?


22. Giving permission
Informal
Why not?
Sure.
No reason why you shouldn't ...
No reason why not.
It's 0. K.
Go ahead.
Feel free ...

Less Formal
You're welcome to ...
Yes, that's all right.
Yes, certainly you can,
That's fine.
Of course.
I can't see any objection.

Formal
Yes, indeed you may ...
That seems perfectly acceptable.
Please, don't hesitate to ...
I can see no objection to ...
By all means.
By all means do ...


23. Refusing permission
Informal
That's not on.
No way.

Less Formal
Out of the question.
I'm sorry, you're not supposed to...
I'm sorry, that's not allowed.
I'm afraid you can't ...
I'm afraid that's not possible ...
I'm afraid not.
I'm afraid I can't let you ...
I'd like to, but ...
I don't think you should ...
I can't possibly ...


24. Asking if someone is able to do something
Informal
What's he like at tennis?
Is he any good?
Is he any good at ...?

Less Formal
Do you think you can ...?
Do you know how to ...?
Do you know anything about...?
Can you ...?
Are you able to ...?

Formal
Do you have any experience of...?
Do you feel capable of ...?
Are you capable of ...?

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17. Agreeing
Informal
Well, that's the thing.
Too true.
I'm with you there.
Dead right.

Less Formal
Yes, I agree ...
That's what I was thinking.
That's true.
That's quite right.
Oh, exactly ...
I can't help thinking the same.
I absolutely agree ...
How true.

Formal
True enough ...
My own opinion is exactly the same.
I'm of exactly the same opinion.
I don't think anyone would disagree
I agree entirely.
I agree absolutely with ...


18. Disagreeing
Informal
You must be joking!
You can't mean that!
You can't be serious!
No way!
Never!
I don't see why.
I disagree, I'm afraid.

Less Formal
That's wrong...
That's not the way I see ...
Surely not! ...
Not really.
No, I don't think ...
I'm not sure, in fact.
I don't think that's right.
I don't know about ...
I don't agree.
I can't help thinking ...
I can't go along with ...
I can't agree ...
Do you really think ...?
But isn't it more to do with ...?
But isn't it more a question of ...?

Formal
Personally, I am more inclined to agree with ...
My own opinion is that ...
I'm not entirely convinced by ...
I'm not at all convinced ...
I'm afraid I entirely disagree with ...
I see things rather differently.
I can't say that I share your view ...
I can't accept ...


19. Saying you partly agree
Informal
Could be, but ...
0. K., but ...

Less Formal
Yes, up to a point, but ...
Yes, perhaps, but ...
Yes, but we shouldn't forget ...
Yes, but on the other hand, ...
Yes, but don't you think ...?
To a certain extent, yes, but ...
That's all very well, but ...
That may be so, but ...
In spite of what you say, I think ...
I take your point, but ...
I see your point, but ...
I see what you mean, but ...
I don't entirely agree with .....
I can see that, but ...

Formal
Well, while I agree with you on the whole, ...
There's some truth in what you say. However, ...
I agree with much of what you say, but ...
I agree in principle, but ...


20. Saying you are wrong and someone else is right
Informal
Yes, now I come to think about it, ...
Yes, I hadn't thought of ...
Yes, I don't know what I was thinking of.
Sorry, I got it all wrong.
0. K., you win.

Less Formal
You may be right ...
Yes, sorry. You're quite right.
Yes, perhaps I'm wrong there ...
Yes, of course.
Yes, I must admit you are right.
Perhaps you have a point there.
Of course.

Formal
Yes, I'm afraid I didn't take that into account.
Yes, I take your point completely.
Yes, I must have overlooked ...
My mistake ...

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13. Saying someone is obliged to do something
Informal
I think you're supposed to ...
I think you're meant to ...

Less Formal
You're expected to ...
I'm afraid you've got to ...
I'm afraid you must ...
I'm afraid you can't get away with ...
I think you should ...
I think you have to ...

Formal
I'm afraid/I think you are obliged to ...
I don't think you can avoid ...


14. Saying what you think you ought to do 
Informal
Sorry, better ...

Less Formal
Sorry, I must ...
I'd better ...
I should ...

Formal
There appears to be no alternative.
I have no alternative ...
I have an obligation to ...
I feel obliged to ...
I feel it is absolutely necessary.
I feel it is absolutely necessary to ...
I feel it is my duty to ...


15. Saying what you think you ought not to do
Informal
No, I'd better not ...
No way!

Less Formal
No, I couldn't possibly ...
I shouldn't.
I can't possibly ....

Formal
It would be wrong of me to ...
I feel obliged not to ...
I feel it is my duty not to ...


16. Asking if someone agrees
Less Formal
You don't disagree, do you?
Wouldn't you say so?
Would you agree with ...?
Is it right?
Is ... agreed?
I wonder if you would agree ...
Don't you feel ...?
Don't you agree?
Do you agree that ...
Can I ask you if you agree...?
Don't you think..?

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9. Telling 'someone' how to do something
Informal
You do it like this: you ...
Watch. First you ...
Look, all you do is ...
Let me show you. First you ...
It's like this: first you ...

Less Formal
Make sure you ...
First you have to/should ...
First you ...,then you ...
The first step is to ...
This is how you do it: you ...

Formal
You should follow this procedure: ...


10. Saying someone should not do something
Less Formal
You needn't ...
You don't need to ...
You can choose for yourself ...
There's really no need to ...
There's no reason why you should...
I can't see why you should ...
Don't do it, please.

Formal
You are not required to ...
You are not obliged to ...
You are free to decide for yourself ...
I leave it in your hands ...
I leave ... up to you.


11. Saying someone must not do something
Informal
You're not to ...
You're not really supposed to ...
You're not meant to ...
You oughtn't really ...
You mustn't ...!
You can't ...!
Stop! / Wait! ...
Leave that alone! (Don't touch, put it down)
For goodness' sake don't ...!

Less Formal
You'd better not ...
You shouldn't really ...
Whatever you do, don't ...
I don't think you should ...


12. Asking if you are obliged to do something
Informal
I suppose I've got to ...
Do I really have to ...?
Have I got to..?

Less Formal
Must I ...?
Do I need to ...?

Formal
Is it necessary for us ...?
Are we required to ...?
Am I expected to ...?

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5. Asking for advice
Informal
What would you ...?
What should I do ...?
What do you make of ...?
Should I ...?
How do you see...?
Do you think I should ...?

Less Formal
Would you recommend ...?
What would you do if you were me?
What would you do if you were in my shoes?
What course of action would you recommend ...?
I would appreciate your advice on ...
I would appreciate some advice on/about ...
I should like to ask ...
Could I ask for your advice?
Can you help me sort ... out?

Formal
Would you give me some advice?
Would you advise me to ...?
Which one would you ...?
What would your advice be?
What would you do in my position?
What would you advise?
What would you advise me to do?
I'd like your advice on ...
Can you give me some advice about...?


6. Advising someone to do something
Informal
You'd better ...
Why don't you ...?
It mightn't be a bad idea ...
If I were in your shoes, I'd ...

Less Formal
The way I see it, you should ...
Take my advice and ...
I'd ... if I were you.
I would ...
I think you should ...
I think you ought to ...
My advice would be ...
If I were you, I'd ...

Formal
If you follow my advice, you'll ...
If I were in your position, I would ...
I would advise ...


7. Advising someone not to do something
Informal
You'd better not, ...
The way I see it, you shouldn't ...
It's up to you but I wouldn't ...
If I were you, I'd think twice about ...
I wouldn't ... if I were in your shoes.
I don't reckon you should ...
Don't just ...
Don't go that way/Go the other way.

Less Formal
Why don't you ...?
If I were you, I wouldn't ...
I wouldn't recommend ...
I wouldn't advise ...
I don't think you should ...
I don't think you ought to ...
I wouldn't ... if I were you.

Formal
My own advice would be ...
If you follow my advice, you'll ...
If I were in your position, I wouldn't ...
I would advise against ...


8. Telling someone to do something
Informal
I'd like you to .... (please).

Less Formal
Would you mind ... (please)?
Would you ..., please?
Will you ..., please?
I have to ask you to..., (I'm afraid).
Come and see ...
... please.
... should ...

Formal
Would you be so kind as to ...?
Will you be so kind as to ...?
I must ask you to ..., please.

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