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Other than that.../ˈʌðər ðæn ðæt/

used to add an exception to what was just said

Other than that, everything went smoothly.— Other than that, everything went smoothly.

Other than that, I have no complaints.— Other than that, I have no complaints.

Just so you know.../dʒʌst soʊ juː noʊ/

used to give someone information they might need

Just so you know, the meeting moved to 3pm.— Just so you know, the meeting moved to 3pm.

Just so you know, I already paid for dinner.— Just so you know, I already paid for dinner.

I'm sick of.../aɪm sɪk ʌv/

used to say you're annoyed by something that keeps happening

I'm sick of hearing the same excuse.— I'm sick of hearing the same excuse.

I'm sick of this rainy weather.— I'm sick of this rainy weather.

I can't stand.../aɪ kænt stænd/

used to say you strongly dislike something

I can't stand the smell of cigarettes.— I can't stand the smell of cigarettes.

I can't stand waiting in long lines.— I can't stand waiting in long lines.

It's no big deal./ɪts noʊ bɪɡ diːl/

used to say something isn't important or serious

Don't worry, it's no big deal.— Don't worry, it's no big deal.

It's no big deal, we can reschedule.— It's no big deal, we can reschedule.

Not that I know of./nɑːt ðæt aɪ noʊ ʌv/

used to answer that you don't think something is true, but you're not fully sure

Is he coming? Not that I know of.— Is he coming? Not that I know of.

Not that I know of, but I could be wrong.— Not that I know of, but I could be wrong.

I'd appreciate it if.../aɪd əˈpriːʃieɪt ɪt ɪf/

used to politely request something

I'd appreciate it if you could call me back.— I'd appreciate it if you could call me back.

I'd appreciate it if you kept this private.— I'd appreciate it if you kept this private.

Would you mind -ing.../wʊd juː maɪnd/

used to politely ask someone to do something

Would you mind closing the door?— Would you mind closing the door?

Would you mind waiting a moment?— Would you mind waiting a moment?

How come.../haʊ kʌm/

used casually to ask the reason for something

How come you didn't call me back?— How come you didn't call me back?

How come the store is closed today?— How come the store is closed today?

I hate to say it, but.../aɪ heɪt tuː seɪ ɪt bʌt/

used to reluctantly say something negative or true

I hate to say it, but you were right.— I hate to say it, but you were right.

I hate to say it, but we're lost.— I hate to say it, but we're lost.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but.../kəˈrekt miː ɪf aɪm rɔːŋ bʌt/

used to state an opinion while inviting correction

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the meeting today?— Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the meeting today?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you agreed to this.— Correct me if I'm wrong, but you agreed to this.

I take full responsibility for.../aɪ teɪk fʊl rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti fɔːr/

used to formally accept blame for something

I take full responsibility for the delay.— I take full responsibility for the delay.

I take full responsibility for what happened.— I take full responsibility for what happened.

I hear you./aɪ hɪr juː/

used to show you understand and sympathize with what someone said

I hear you, that sounds really tough.— I hear you, that sounds really tough.

I hear you, but we still have to finish.— I hear you, but we still have to finish.

That reminds me.../ðæt rɪˈmaɪndz miː/

used when something just made you remember something else

That reminds me, I need to call the dentist.— That reminds me, I need to call the dentist.

That reminds me of my childhood.— That reminds me of my childhood.

I wasn't expecting.../aɪ ˈwɑːzənt ɪkˈspektɪŋ/

used to say something surprised you

I wasn't expecting so many people.— I wasn't expecting so many people.

I wasn't expecting him to say yes.— I wasn't expecting him to say yes.

It never occurred to me that.../ɪt ˈnevər əˈkɜːrd tuː miː ðæt/

used to say you never thought of something before

It never occurred to me that he might be lying.— It never occurred to me that he might be lying.

It never occurred to me to ask her age.— It never occurred to me to ask her age.

I can't imagine.../aɪ kænt ɪˈmædʒɪn/

used to say something is hard to picture or understand

I can't imagine living without my phone.— I can't imagine living without my phone.

I can't imagine how hard that must be.— I can't imagine how hard that must be.

What's the worst that could happen?/wʌts ðə wɜːrst ðæt kʊd ˈhæpən/

used to encourage taking a risk by minimizing possible bad outcomes

Just try it, what's the worst that could happen?— Just try it, what's the worst that could happen?

What's the worst that could happen if we ask?— What's the worst that could happen if we ask?

It's a good thing.../ɪts ə ɡʊd θɪŋ/

used to say something fortunate happened

It's a good thing you brought an umbrella.— It's a good thing you brought an umbrella.

It's a good thing we left early.— It's a good thing we left early.

I'm dying to.../aɪm ˈdaɪɪŋ tuː/

used to say you want to do something very much

I'm dying to see that movie.— I'm dying to see that movie.

I'm dying to know what happened.— I'm dying to know what happened.

There's no denying that.../ðerz noʊ dɪˈnaɪɪŋ ðæt/

used to say something is clearly true

There's no denying that he's talented.— There's no denying that he's talented.

There's no denying that the plan has risks.— There's no denying that the plan has risks.

Given that.../ˈɡɪvən ðæt/

used to introduce a fact that affects the situation being discussed

Given that it's raining, let's stay in.— Given that it's raining, let's stay in.

Given that we're short on time, let's hurry.— Given that we're short on time, let's hurry.

Provided that.../prəˈvaɪdɪd ðæt/

used to state a condition that must be true for something else to happen

You can go out, provided that you finish your homework.— You can go out, provided that you finish your homework.

We'll succeed, provided that we work together.— We'll succeed, provided that we work together.

Unless.../ənˈles/

used to introduce the one exception that would change the outcome

We'll go hiking, unless it rains.— We'll go hiking, unless it rains.

I won't go, unless you come with me.— I won't go, unless you come with me.

As long as.../æz lɔːŋ æz/

used to state a necessary condition for something to be true or happen

You can stay, as long as you're quiet.— You can stay, as long as you're quiet.

As long as we try our best, that's enough.— As long as we try our best, that's enough.

What's the rush?/wʌts ðə rʌʃ/

used to ask why someone is hurrying, suggesting there's no need to

Relax, what's the rush?— Relax, what's the rush?

What's the rush? We have plenty of time.— What's the rush? We have plenty of time.

I owe you one./aɪ oʊ juː wʌn/

used to say you're grateful and will return the favor

Thanks for covering my shift, I owe you one.— Thanks for covering my shift, I owe you one.

I owe you one for helping me move.— I owe you one for helping me move.

Don't get me wrong, but.../doʊnt ɡet miː rɔːŋ bʌt/

used before saying something that might sound critical, to avoid misunderstanding

Don't get me wrong, but I think we should reconsider.— Don't get me wrong, but I think we should reconsider.

Don't get me wrong, I like him, I just don't trust him.— Don't get me wrong, I like him, I just don't trust him.

I'll take that as a.../aɪl teɪk ðæt æz ə/

used to interpret someone's response in a certain way, often jokingly

I'll take that as a yes.— I'll take that as a yes.

I'll take that as a compliment.— I'll take that as a compliment.

I'm all for.../aɪm ɔːl fɔːr/

used to strongly support an idea

I'm all for trying something new.— I'm all for trying something new.

I'm all for going out tonight.— I'm all for going out tonight.

I'm torn between.../aɪm tɔːrn bɪˈtwiːn/

used to say you can't decide between two options

I'm torn between the two jobs.— I'm torn between the two jobs.

I'm torn between staying and leaving.— I'm torn between staying and leaving.

I can see why.../aɪ kæn siː waɪ/

used to say you understand the reason for something

I can see why you're upset.— I can see why you're upset.

I can see why she chose that option.— I can see why she chose that option.

It beats me why.../ɪt biːts miː waɪ/

used casually to say you have no idea why something happened

It beats me why he said that.— It beats me why he said that.

It beats me why the printer isn't working.— It beats me why the printer isn't working.

I wouldn't put it past him to.../aɪ ˈwʊdnt pʊt ɪt pæst hɪm tuː/

used to say someone is capable of doing something surprising, usually negative

I wouldn't put it past him to lie about it.— I wouldn't put it past him to lie about it.

I wouldn't put it past her to skip the meeting.— I wouldn't put it past her to skip the meeting.

It goes without saying that.../ɪt ɡoʊz wɪˈðaʊt ˈseɪɪŋ ðæt/

used to say something is obviously true

It goes without saying that safety comes first.— It goes without saying that safety comes first.

It goes without saying that we need more time.— It goes without saying that we need more time.

I take issue with.../aɪ teɪk ˈɪʃuː wɪð/

used formally to say you disagree with something specific

I take issue with how this was handled.— I take issue with how this was handled.

I take issue with that assumption.— I take issue with that assumption.

On second thought.../ɑːn ˈsekənd θɔːt/

used to say you've changed your mind after reconsidering

On second thought, let's not go tonight.— On second thought, let's not go tonight.

On second thought, I'll have the salad instead.— On second thought, I'll have the salad instead.

Word of advice.../wɜːrd ʌv ədˈvaɪs/

used to introduce a piece of helpful advice

Word of advice, don't sign anything yet.— Word of advice, don't sign anything yet.

Word of advice, always double-check your work.— Word of advice, always double-check your work.

I have mixed feelings about.../aɪ hæv mɪkst ˈfiːlɪŋz əˈbaʊt/

used to say you have both positive and negative feelings about something

I have mixed feelings about the new policy.— I have mixed feelings about the new policy.

I have mixed feelings about moving abroad.— I have mixed feelings about moving abroad.

I take pride in.../aɪ teɪk praɪd ɪn/

used to say you feel satisfied and proud of something you do

I take pride in my work.— I take pride in my work.

She takes pride in raising her kids well.— She takes pride in raising her kids well.

I'm on the fence about.../aɪm ɑːn ðə fens əˈbaʊt/

used to say you haven't decided yet about something

I'm on the fence about taking the job.— I'm on the fence about taking the job.

I'm still on the fence about moving.— I'm still on the fence about moving.

Rest assured that.../rest əˈʃʊrd ðæt/

used formally to reassure someone that something is true or will happen

Rest assured that we'll fix the issue.— Rest assured that we'll fix the issue.

Rest assured, everything is under control.— Rest assured, everything is under control.

I dare say.../aɪ der seɪ/

used slightly formally to state an opinion you believe is likely true

I dare say he's the best candidate.— I dare say he's the best candidate.

I dare say this is the hardest part.— I dare say this is the hardest part.

I dread -ing.../aɪ dred/

used to say you are anxious about doing something unpleasant

I dread going to the dentist.— I dread going to the dentist.

She dreads speaking in public.— She dreads speaking in public.

I regret to inform you that.../aɪ rɪˈɡret tuː ɪnˈfɔːrm juː ðæt/

used formally to deliver bad news politely

I regret to inform you that the flight is cancelled.— I regret to inform you that the flight is cancelled.

I regret to inform you that we can't offer the job.— I regret to inform you that we can't offer the job.

It's beyond me how.../ɪts bɪˈjɑːnd miː haʊ/

used to say you can't understand how something is possible

It's beyond me how he stays so calm.— It's beyond me how he stays so calm.

It's beyond me how they finished so fast.— It's beyond me how they finished so fast.

For all I know.../fɔːr ɔːl aɪ noʊ/

used to say something might be true, though you have no real information

For all I know, he could already be there.— For all I know, he could already be there.

For all I know, the shop might be closed.— For all I know, the shop might be closed.

Say what you want, but.../seɪ wʌt juː wɑːnt bʌt/

used to introduce your own firm opinion despite possible disagreement

Say what you want, but I think it was worth it.— Say what you want, but I think it was worth it.

Say what you want, but he's a good friend.— Say what you want, but he's a good friend.

I take it you.../aɪ teɪk ɪt juː/

used to say you assume something about the listener based on evidence

I take it you've already eaten.— I take it you've already eaten.

I take it you're not interested.— I take it you're not interested.

It's not every day that.../ɪts nɑːt ˈevri deɪ ðæt/

used to say something is rare or special

It's not every day that you turn thirty.— It's not every day that you turn thirty.

It's not every day that we get such good news.— It's not every day that we get such good news.