Agreeing disagreeing

LINKING GAMBITS

TALKING ABOUT A PROBLEM GIVING A REASON

In a case like this… That’s just the point… This raises the problem of… But can’t you see… And another thing, What’s more,

In addition, Not to mention the fact that… Not only that, but… Because of that, That’s why

CORRECTING YOURSELF RESPONDING

What I mean is… Let me put it another way… What I’m saying is… Don’t misunderstand me That’s not what I said at all   ARGUMENTS That’s a good idea, but… That would be great, except… Even if that is so,… That’s probably true, but… Look at it this way,… But in the long run (if you think on a longer time scale)

I’m not keen on I can’t stand It’s not my idea of… I’d really rather not I’m not really interested in… I’ve got no use for… I’m perfectly happy with…

RESPONDING GAMBITS

AGREEING DISAGREEING

Yes, I know exactly what you mean. You’re kidding

Right, you put your finger on the cross You said it! (very informal) I might consider it Yes, that sounds like me. Just what I’ve always thought I think I can make up my mind There’s a point in what you’re saying

I don’t believe it Are you pulling my leg? I don’t see the point here. Come on! Never in a million years! Not on your life! Not (even) if you paid me! I doubt it. Not for all the tea in China! Yes, but don’t you think… I agree with you, but… I don’t see it quite like that (this can be quite strong, and a warning)

L I S T I N G	G U E S S I N G
A G R E E I N G	A R G U M E N T S
You’re kidding!	In my opinion,
In a case like this,	In addition,
What I mean is…	I’m not keen on…
That’s just the point	What I’m saying is…

PERSONAL OPINION	DISAGREEING
First of all,	Finally
I’d say…	Could it be…
I personally believe…	Yes, I know exactly what you mean.
I don’t believe it	Let me put it another way
That would be great, except…	Not to mention the fact that…

TAL KING ABOUT A PROBLEM	R E S P O N D I N G
Then,	Next
Perhaps it is…	I personally feel/ think
Not only that, but…	Even if that is so,..
Right. You put your finger on the cross.	I don’t see the point here.
Are you pulling my leg?	I can’t stand…

G I V I N G A R E A S O N	C O R R E C T I N G Y O U R S E L F
After that,	So, then
It looks like…	Not everyone will agree with me, but…
Never in a million years!	You said it!
I might consider it.	This raises the problem of…
Because of that,	Don’t misunderstand me
That’s probably true, but…	It’s not my idea of…

Look at it this way,	Yes, that sounds like me
I’d really rather not…	Not on your life!
That’s not what I said at all	That’s why…
But can’t you see…	I heard on the grapevine
To my mind,	It’s difficult to say, but I’d guess…

To begin with,	All in all
I strongly believe that…	From my point of view
Just between you and me	And another thing,
I’m not really interested in…	But in the long run
Just what I’ve always thought	Not (even) if you paid me!

I doubt it	There’s a point in what you’re saying.
I’ve got no use for…	What’s more…
Without a doubt	To sum up
If I had my way,	I’m perfectly happy with…
I think I can make up my mind	Not for all the tea in China!

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