Total Phrases- 4535
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In-neutral / Acceptance url

Buying a car

  1. I dropped a bundle on it, but I’m glad I bought it.
  2. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
  3. How can I resist?
  4. I might as well.
  5. You never get something for nothing.
  6. It’s growing on me.
  7. It’s the best that I can do.

Buying a car

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In-negative / Explaining url

After getting too angry at the kids

  1. I lost control.
  2. This is what I have to deal with all the time.
  3. Things got the better of me.
  4. I’m a bit overwhelmed.
  5. I wasn’t myself.
  6. I was caught off-guard.
  7. It goes with the territory.
  8. I’ve been a little on edge.
  9. I meant well.
  10. I hope you understand.
  11. That’s easy for you to say, but put yourself in my shoes.
  12. I just got carried away.

After getting too angry at the kids

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In-positive / Surprise url

Seeing a magic trick

  1. That’s amazing.
  2. I can’t believe my eyes.
  3. Now you see it, now you don’t.
  4. It’s unbelievable.
  5. It’s absolutely extraordinary.
  6. I’ve never been so surprised in all my life.
  7. I’ve never seen anything like it.
  8. That’s the strangest think I’ve ever seen.
  9. I’m dumbfounded.
  10. If I hadn’t seen it with my own two eyes, I never would have believed it.
  11. Did you see what I saw?
  12. Look at that!
  13. Now you see them, now you don’t.

Seeing a magic trick

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In-neutral / Acceptance url

Starting the marathon race

  1. I’m as ready as I’ll ever be.
  2. You know anything’s possible.
  3. Times they are a changing.
  4. I’ll just deal with it the best I can.
  5. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Starting the marathon race

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Out-neutral / Negotiating url

You’re not negotiating well-2

  1. Did that ever occur to you?
  2. I was afraid you’d do that.
  3. You’re making a mountain out of a molehill.
  4. Don’t keep harping on it.
  5. Why did you bring it up in the first place?
  6. That’s a cop out.
  7. We’re finally talking about something important, and I’d appreciate it if you didn’t change the subject.
  8. Who asked you?
  9. That’s the oldest trick in the book.
  10. You let the cat out of the bag.
  11. You cried wolf once too often.
  12. If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
  13. Come on, spill the beans.
  14. You act like someone with a chip on his shoulder.
  15. You can’t pull the wool over my eyes.
  16. You’re acting like you have a chip on your shoulder.
  17. You give me no choice but to do what I feel is my obligation to do.

You’re not negotiating well-2

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Out-positive / Encouragement url

For a friend who was just promoted to be head of sales

  1. I always knew you had it in you.
  2. You’ll go right to the top.
  3. If you play your cards right, nothing will stand in your way, and you will be very successful.
  4. This is a big moment for you.
  5. That’s a lucky break for you.
  6. Here’s your big chance.
  7. They must think a lot of you.
  8. You’re going to do a bang-up job.
  9. More power to you.
  10. Hit the ground running.
  11. Give it your all.

For a friend who was just promoted to be head of sales

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Out-neutral / Negotiating url

Let’s work things out-1

  1. Meet me half way.
  2. Be a good sport.
  3. I don’t want to cause friction between us.
  4. No hard feelings, OK?
  5. Don’t take it personally.
  6. Let’s get that out of the way.
  7. That shouldn’t be a problem.
  8. If that’s what you want.
  9. If you say so.
  10. I think that might be in order.
  11. Let’s call it a truce.
  12. Let’s agree to disagree.

Let’s work things out-1

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In-positive / Determination url

Head of a political party

  1. The reason most people do not accomplish more is that they do not attempt more.
  2. We still have a ways to go.
  3. The show must go on.
  4. We have our work cut out for us.
  5. We have an image to uphold.
  6. You have to cut through the red tape.
  7. It’s time to shift into high gear.
  8. My lips are sealed.
  9. There’s nothing that stick-to-itive-ness can’t accomplish.
  10. It’ll happen before you know it.
  11. You ain’t seen nothing yet.
  12. Greatness is within our reach.

Head of a political party

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Out-positive / Agreement url

Would you like to take another laptop similar to the one I gave you last time?

  1. I’ll give it a try.
  2. That's certainly fine with me.
  3. That would be perfect.
  4. That would be a win-win situation.
  5. I'd be glad to take it off your hands.
  6. I’ll take anything you have to offer.
  7. Of course I wouldn't mind.
  8. How could I forget how well it worked out last time.
  9. I’ll be glad to.
  10. I certainly will.
  11. You know it.
  12. If you don't need it, it's like one hand washing the other.

Would you like to take another laptop similar to the one I gave you last time?

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Out-positive / Encouragement url

For a friend who is recovering from an illness

  1. Now that’s more like it.
  2. I’m glad to see that you’re doing alright.
  3. Be patient with your recovery.
  4. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
  5. You don’t look any worse for wear or tear.
  6. You’re near and dear to our hearts.
  7. You’re doing what you can, and that’s all that there is to it.
  8. The way you’re handing this challenging situation is to your credit.
  9. It'll be over before you know it.

For a friend who is recovering from an illness

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Out-neutral / Negotiating url

Let’s make a deal

  1. Let’s get down to business.
  2. Let’s mend our fences.
  3. Let get down to brass tacks.
  4. We can see eye to eye.
  5. Make me an offer I can’t refuse.
  6. Let’s split the difference.
  7. I’ll take you up on it.
  8. Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty.
  9. Let’s put our heads together and do our best to get to come up with something.
  10. I’ll make it worth your while!
  11. On second thought, maybe I will reconsider your generous offer.
  12. Let’s go through with the deal.

Let’s make a deal

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In-positive / Determination url

Student work on a term-paper

  1. This deserves my total focus and undivided attention.
  2. I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it and feel more familiar with the whole topic.
  3. I’ll get it done in no time at all.
  4. I’m going to hit the ground running.
  5. The task I faced was difficult, but I rose to the challenge.
  6. We’re wrapping it up.
  7. There’s no time like the present.
  8. Stay the course.
  9. I really have my work cut out for me.

Student work on a term-paper