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used to describe a result caused by an extreme degree of something
It was so cold that the lake froze.— It was so cold that the lake froze.
She was so tired that she fell asleep instantly.— She was so tired that she fell asleep instantly.
used to ask someone to describe an experience
What's it like living abroad?— What's it like living abroad?
What's it like working from home?— What's it like working from home?
used to say you would appreciate or need something
I could use some help with this.— I could use some help with this.
I could really use a coffee right now.— I could really use a coffee right now.
used to say something should have happened already
It's about time you got a new phone.— It's about time you got a new phone.
It's about time we talked about this.— It's about time we talked about this.
used to say you assume something is true based on what you see or hear
I take it that you're not coming, then.— I take it that you're not coming, then.
I take it that the meeting went well.— I take it that the meeting went well.
used to give advice by imagining yourself in the other person's situation
If I were you, I'd apologize first.— If I were you, I'd apologize first.
If I were you, I wouldn't wait any longer.— If I were you, I wouldn't wait any longer.
used to say something depends on or is simply about a specific thing
It's just a matter of time.— It's just a matter of time.
It's a matter of personal choice.— It's a matter of personal choice.
used to say something is likely to be true
Chances are, he already knows.— Chances are, he already knows.
Chances are, it'll rain later.— Chances are, it'll rain later.
used to give your personal opinion or perspective
The way I see it, we have two options.— The way I see it, we have two options.
The way I see it, he made the right call.— The way I see it, he made the right call.
used to soften a disagreement or give a cautious opinion
I wouldn't say it's the best option.— I wouldn't say it's the best option.
I wouldn't say he's wrong, exactly.— I wouldn't say he's wrong, exactly.
used to express surprise at a coincidence or ask about likelihood
What are the odds we'd meet here?— What are the odds we'd meet here?
What are the odds of winning?— What are the odds of winning?
used to introduce an idea you've been considering
I was thinking about going to the beach.— I was thinking about going to the beach.
I was thinking about what you said.— I was thinking about what you said.
used to connect what you're about to say to something just mentioned
Speaking of food, are you hungry?— Speaking of food, are you hungry?
Speaking of Tom, have you seen him lately?— Speaking of Tom, have you seen him lately?
used to introduce a suggestion or decision you've made
I'll tell you what, let's split the bill.— I'll tell you what, let's split the bill.
I'll tell you what, I'll drive if you buy gas.— I'll tell you what, I'll drive if you buy gas.
used when you suddenly remember something related to the topic
Come to think of it, I never called her back.— Come to think of it, I never called her back.
Come to think of it, that does sound familiar.— Come to think of it, that does sound familiar.
used to say something wouldn't have happened without a certain factor
If it weren't for you, I'd still be lost.— If it weren't for you, I'd still be lost.
If it weren't for the rain, we'd be there by now.— If it weren't for the rain, we'd be there by now.
used to question whether doing something is worthwhile
What's the point of arguing?— What's the point of arguing?
What's the point of buying a ticket if we can't go?— What's the point of buying a ticket if we can't go?
used to strongly say you want to avoid something
The last thing I want is to hurt her feelings.— The last thing I want is to hurt her feelings.
The last thing I want is another delay.— The last thing I want is another delay.
used to say something is not important
It doesn't matter what he thinks.— It doesn't matter what he thinks.
It doesn't matter how long it takes.— It doesn't matter how long it takes.
used to say someone or something has a quality you can't easily explain
There's something about this song I love.— There's something about this song I love.
There's something about him that seems familiar.— There's something about him that seems familiar.
used to introduce a truthful, sometimes blunt, opinion
I'll be honest, I didn't like the movie.— I'll be honest, I didn't like the movie.
I'll be honest, this isn't going well.— I'll be honest, this isn't going well.
used to add balance or acknowledge another side before making a point
To be fair, he did apologize.— To be fair, he did apologize.
To be fair, it wasn't entirely her fault.— To be fair, it wasn't entirely her fault.
used to introduce a surprising fact
Believe it or not, he used to be shy.— Believe it or not, he used to be shy.
Believe it or not, we're almost done.— Believe it or not, we're almost done.
used to summarize a long explanation briefly
Long story short, we missed the flight.— Long story short, we missed the flight.
Long story short, I got the job.— Long story short, I got the job.
used when reconsidering something and forming a new thought
Now that I think about it, he did seem upset.— Now that I think about it, he did seem upset.
Now that I think about it, that makes sense.— Now that I think about it, that makes sense.
used to politely decline an invitation while showing interest
I'd love to, but I have other plans.— I'd love to, but I have other plans.
I'd love to, but I can't afford it right now.— I'd love to, but I can't afford it right now.
used to say something isn't really the case, often to reduce importance
It's not like we have a choice.— It's not like we have a choice.
It's not like he meant to hurt you.— It's not like he meant to hurt you.
used to say you sense something without being sure
I have a feeling she's not telling us everything.— I have a feeling she's not telling us everything.
I have a feeling this will work out.— I have a feeling this will work out.
used casually to ask why something is happening or what's going on
What's the deal with all this traffic?— What's the deal with all this traffic?
What's the deal with him lately?— What's the deal with him lately?
used to confidently guess something is true
I bet she's already home.— I bet she's already home.
I bet it'll be sold out by tomorrow.— I bet it'll be sold out by tomorrow.
used to say something is not surprising given the reason
No wonder you're tired, you barely slept.— No wonder you're tired, you barely slept.
No wonder the food is cold, it's been an hour.— No wonder the food is cold, it's been an hour.
used to say you're very excited about something happening soon
I can't wait to see you this weekend.— I can't wait to see you this weekend.
I can't wait to try the new restaurant.— I can't wait to try the new restaurant.
used to ask what problem exists with someone or something
What's wrong with this printer?— What's wrong with this printer?
What's wrong with asking for help?— What's wrong with asking for help?
used to strongly agree with what someone just said
I couldn't agree more with your plan.— I couldn't agree more with your plan.
I couldn't agree more, that's exactly right.— I couldn't agree more, that's exactly right.
used to say you're not sure about something uncertain
It's hard to say when it'll be finished.— It's hard to say when it'll be finished.
It's hard to say who's right.— It's hard to say who's right.
used to say something unexpected could happen
You never know, he might say yes.— You never know, he might say yes.
You never know what tomorrow brings.— You never know what tomorrow brings.
used to introduce the most important point after considering everything
At the end of the day, it's your decision.— At the end of the day, it's your decision.
At the end of the day, we all want the same thing.— At the end of the day, we all want the same thing.
used to give an opinion while admitting it may not matter much
For what it's worth, I think you did the right thing.— For what it's worth, I think you did the right thing.
For what it's worth, I liked your idea.— For what it's worth, I liked your idea.
used to say something usually happens
More often than not, he's right.— More often than not, he's right.
More often than not, the traffic is bad here.— More often than not, the traffic is bad here.
used to say something will definitely happen eventually
Sooner or later, you'll have to tell her.— Sooner or later, you'll have to tell her.
Sooner or later, the truth comes out.— Sooner or later, the truth comes out.
used to say you didn't realize something at the time, but found out later
Little did I know, it would change my life.— Little did I know, it would change my life.
Little did I know, he was already gone.— Little did I know, he was already gone.
used to introduce something people are saying, though it's unconfirmed
Rumor has it they're getting married.— Rumor has it they're getting married.
Rumor has it the store is closing.— Rumor has it the store is closing.
used casually to introduce information you've heard
Word has it he got a new job.— Word has it he got a new job.
Word has it she's moving abroad.— Word has it she's moving abroad.
used to withdraw something you just said
I take that back, that wasn't fair.— I take that back, that wasn't fair.
On second thought, I take that back.— On second thought, I take that back.
used to strongly predict something will happen, insisting you're right
Mark my words, he'll regret this.— Mark my words, he'll regret this.
Mark my words, this plan will fail.— Mark my words, this plan will fail.
used to say people should accept an unpleasant truth
Let's face it, we're not ready.— Let's face it, we're not ready.
Let's face it, he's not coming back.— Let's face it, he's not coming back.
used to give advice based on your own experience
Take it from me, it's not worth the stress.— Take it from me, it's not worth the stress.
Take it from me, save your money.— Take it from me, save your money.
used to introduce a correction, often the opposite of what was expected
If anything, the situation got worse.— If anything, the situation got worse.
If anything, he seemed relieved.— If anything, he seemed relieved.
used to introduce a fact discovered later, often unexpected
As it turns out, we were neighbors all along.— As it turns out, we were neighbors all along.
As it turns out, the rumor was true.— As it turns out, the rumor was true.
used to add another point, often something negative
On top of that, it started raining.— On top of that, it started raining.
On top of that, my phone died.— On top of that, my phone died.