Total Phrases- 4535
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In-neutral / Acceptance url

Breaking up with someone

  1. It’s gone with the wind.
  2. It doesn’t matter.
  3. That’s the way it is.
  4. It makes good sense.
  5. Different strokes for different folks.
  6. I’ll just have to learn to live with it.
  7. It was nice while it lasted.
  8. It’s over once and for all.
  9. It’s over and done with.
  10. It’s all the same to me.
  11. It’s a little depressing, but what can I do?
  12. You take the good with the bad.
  13. To each his own.
  14. Her heart is in the right place.
  15. That’s what makes the world go round.
  16. It takes all kinds.
  17. I guess I got more out of it than I thought I had.
  18. All good things much come to an end.
  19. So much for that.
  20. I'm haunted by the fact that perhaps it didn't have to be this way, but it doesn't look like there's not much I can do about it at this point.
  21. It's a fait accompli.

Breaking up with someone

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Out-positive / Concern url

After a friend just found out he’s been fired from his job

  1. My heart goes out to you.
  2. Tomorrow is another day.
  3. There’s always hope.
  4. Things are tough all over.
  5. I’m sorry to hear that.
  6. That’s a crying shame.
  7. I know what this means to you.
  8. I’m sure you’ll recover from this, slowly but surely.
  9. Who knows, perhaps in the long run this could be the best thing that ever happened to you.
  10. You look down in the dumps.
  11. I don’t envy you.

After a friend just found out he’s been fired from his job

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Out-positive / Friendship url

Stating friendship-1

  1. I consider you my friend.
  2. You’re my best friend.
  3. That’s what friends are for.
  4. I’m fond of you.
  5. I think the world of you.
  6. We work well together.
  7. You’re a sight for sore eyes.
  8. We understand each other perfectly.
  9. I can’t think of anyone I’d rather be with.
  10. I regard you as a good friend.
  11. I trust you like a brother.
  12. You’re the best thing in my whole life.

Stating friendship-1

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In-positive / Determination url

Manager of sales

  1. What are we waiting for?
  2. Strike while the iron is hot.
  3. We shouldn’t let this opportunity slip through our fingers.
  4. Let me make myself crystal clear.
  5. We have to take our chances.
  6. Let’s just get the ball rolling.
  7. That settles it.
  8. We’re off to a flying start.
  9. Even though in the short run it may be very difficult, in the long run it has the highest chances of success.
  10. Let’s take the ball and run with it.
  11. Oh well, it's back to the drawing board.
  12. You can’t put me off for another minute.
  13. We got off to a rip-roaring start.
  14. There’s no I in team.
  15. There's nothing that we can't accomplish if we put our minds to it.
  16. We can come up to speed in no time at all.
  17. We’re making up for lost time.
  18. Let's push it over the top.
  19. The goal is well within our reach.
  20. We have to be on the top of our game, and not get lulled into complacency.

Manager of sales

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Out-positive / Concern url

To a friend who is very depressed

  1. Don’t go bonkers on me.
  2. What’s wrong now?
  3. What’s on your mind?
  4. I hate seeing you like this.
  5. You look like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders.
  6. What are you so edgy about?
  7. Has the cat got your tongue?
  8. It’s good for you to get out once in a while.
  9. It seems as if you don’t know whether you’re coming or going.
  10. I’ll do anything I can.
  11. How can I ease your burden?
  12. I won’t be judgmental.
  13. I'm on your side.
  14. What’s come over you?
  15. Perhaps there are some things that I can take off your hands.
  16. Take things one day at a time.
  17. There’s light at the end of the tunnel.
  18. Take each day as it comes.
  19. Always know that I’m here for you.
  20. Sometimes it’s darkest just before the dawn.
  21. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help.
  22. Pull yourself together.
  23. Hold on tight, it will be alright.

To a friend who is very depressed

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Out-positive / Encouragement url

For a fellow worker who is hesitant to present a new idea to the boss

  1. There’s nothing to be afraid of.
  2. You have nothing to worry about.
  3. Don’t sell yourself short.
  4. What’s holding you back?
  5. What could go wrong?
  6. Your fears are your worst enemy.
  7. I'm sure they're going to appreciate your trying.
  8. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain.
  9. At the very worst, they won't use your idea, but it’s certainly not going to hurt anything.
  10. What's the downside?
  11. Grab the brass ring.
  12. Maybe they’ll take you up on it.
  13. What’s the worst case scenario?
  14. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
  15. No pain, no gain.
  16. Speak up and make yourself heard.
  17. You don’t have to sell yourself to me, screw up your courage and say what you have to say to the powers that be.
  18. Just remind yourself that speaking up is not a bad choice, mind you.
  19. Don’t worry, they’ll understand.
  20. They’re on the up and up, and they’re not going to pull any punches.
  21. You need to stand up for yourself.
  22. I think you should jump at the opportunity.
  23. It never hurts to ask.

For a fellow worker who is hesitant to present a new idea to the boss

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In-negative / Disappointment url

Entrepreneur folding company

  1. It doesn’t seem to be getting off the ground.
  2. This is the end of the line.
  3. I’m washing my hands of the whole thing.
  4. It’s going to be rough, but it’s better than the alternative.
  5. We spent all that money and effort on our plans, and look where it got us – nowhere.
  6. I’m not exactly overjoyed.
  7. It wasn’t for a lack of effort.
  8. I think I can speak for all of us that I’m just sick about what happened.
  9. Frankly, perhaps I’m just chicken to go see what happens if we continue It would be throwing good money after bad.
  10. We put our best into it, but it seems that it just wasn’t enough.
  11. Sometimes one just has to call it quits.
  12. It turned out that it was little, too late.

Entrepreneur folding company

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In-neutral / Acceptance url

Not getting into the college that’s the first choice

  1. Now that shouldn’t come as a surprise.
  2. I think I’m just have to start getting used to it.
  3. That’s all there is to it.
  4. Let’s make the most of it.
  5. It’s just as well.
  6. You’ve got to take the good with the bad.

Not getting into the college that’s the first choice

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Out-positive / Friendship url

Saying hello-2

  1. What have you been doing with yourself lately?
  2. To what do we owe the honor of your visit?
  3. I was just this minute thinking of you.
  4. I have not stopped thinking about you.
  5. I was just thinking about you.
  6. How’s it going?
  7. Make yourself at home.
  8. Let’s make up for lost time.
  9. Top of the day to you.
  10. To what do we owe this honor?
  11. So, we finally meet.
  12. It's great seeing you again.

Saying hello-2

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In-neutral / Caution url

Thinking of dating someone from the wrong side of the tracks

  1. I feel that persion might be a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
  2. Assumptions can be deceptive.
  3. I don’t know where this is all heading.
  4. If you ask me I think I should just call the whole thing off.
  5. I think that could be like opening up a Pandora’s box.
  6. That might be wishful thinking.
  7. Curiosity killed the cat.
  8. Where there’s smoke there’s fire.
  9. I have a funny feeling that I should drop it like a hot potato if I know what’s good for me.
  10. Am I seeing the world with rose colored glasses?

Thinking of dating someone from the wrong side of the tracks

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Out-neutral / Advice url

Give to yourself

  1. Do yourself a favor.
  2. It will do you a world of good.
  3. Do your own thing.
  4. Take a load off your feet.
  5. Feast your eyes.
  6. Experience a little, and take a bite out of a life.
  7. It’s important every day to take time from your busy schedule to make time for yourself.
  8. Wake up and smell the roses.
  9. Make sure you have a balanced diet and get enough exercise.

Give to yourself

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Out-positive / Encouragement url

To a quarterback at half-time with the score tied

  1. Knock ‘em dead.
  2. Give it all you’ve got!
  3. It’s a great start.
  4. It’s your moment of truth.
  5. Don’t give out on us now.
  6. The sky’s the limit.
  7. We’re confident that if you break through, you’ll be in the clear.

To a quarterback at half-time with the score tied