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In-negative / Explaining url

After investing in worthless land

  1. I fell for it hook, line and sinker.
  2. I had no idea what I was getting myself into.
  3. I should have known.
  4. It seemed like the right to do thing at the time.
  5. It took me totally by surprise.
  6. I was talked into it.
  7. The thought that this would be such a bad decision never crossed my mind.
  8. There’s not a whole lot I can do about it at this point.
  9. That never would have dawned on me.
  10. I didn’t see it coming.
  11. In theory that was how it was supposed to play out, but in actuality that’s not what happened.
  12. How was I supposed to know that?
  13. It beats me how that could have happened.
  14. It was an honest mistake.
  15. It could happen to anyone.
  16. I’m sorry that things didn’t work out the way I expected them to.
  17. I found out the hard way.
  18. The thought never even crossed my mind.
  19. That was something I wasn’t even aware of.
  20. Frankly, it’s just not something I could have anticipated.
  21. That’s something I just didn’t count on.
  22. They really took me to the cleaners.
  23. I must admit, from the beginning the whole thing wasn’t clear to me, and went way over my head.
  24. I was a sitting duck.
  25. I was being penny wise and pound foolish.

After investing in worthless land

In-negative / Explaining
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Out-positive / Agreement url

Instead of throwing out plastic bottles, I think we should recycle them.

  1. That really hits the nail on the head.
  2. I hear you as clear as a bell.
  3. That’s exactly what I think.
  4. Good idea.
  5. I can’t argue with you.
  6. I must admit that I see your point.
  7. You’re absolutely right.
  8. That’s true.
  9. That's not a bad idea.
  10. I couldn’t agree with you more.
  11. That sounds like a plan.

Instead of throwing out plastic bottles, I think we should recycle them.

Out-positive / Agreement
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In-positive / Happiness url

Being offered a great job

  1. It’s music to my ears.
  2. That’s terrific.
  3. I’m sure I’m really going like it.
  4. That’s great news.
  5. This calls for a celebration.
  6. That’s absolutely fantastic.
  7. That’s the best thing I’ve ever heard.
  8. Its music to my ears.
  9. I’ve been beaming with joy ever since I heard the good news.
  10. This makes me very happy.
  11. I’ll be looking forward to it.
  12. Why that’s great.
  13. That’s the best news I heard all day.
  14. You’ve made my day.
  15. It's truly awesome.

Being offered a great job

In-positive / Happiness
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In-negative / Doubt url

Someone offers you original painting for 1/10th the price

  1. I suspect that you have something up in your sleeve.
  2. Give me a break!
  3. You must be kidding me.
  4. What’s the catch?
  5. I’ve heard that song and dance story before.
  6. Do you mean to tell me that you’re up to your old tricks again?
  7. Are you trying to pull a fast one?
  8. That sounds too good to be true.
  9. What do you take me for?

Someone offers you original painting for 1/10th the price

In-negative / Doubt
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In-positive / Confidence url

Starting a new job

  1. I’m going straight to the top.
  2. I have what it takes.
  3. I’ll get the hang of it.
  4. Things are going my way.
  5. I know where it’s at.
  6. I’m perfectly capable of doing it.
  7. I’m getting the hang of it.
  8. It’s going ahead as planned.
  9. You can rest assured that everything will be taken care of, and that everything will exceed your expectations.

Starting a new job

In-positive / Confidence
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Out-neutral / Observation url

About Others – Positive-1

  1. He knows the ropes.
  2. He knows everything there is to know about it.
  3. He’s young at heart.
  4. He has a friend in high places.
  5. They’re rolling in dough.
  6. He’s going to take on the whole world.
  7. It’s a whole lot for him to handle, and considering what he’s been through, I think he’s holding up pretty well under the circumstances.
  8. She can take care of herself.
  9. It’s just another example of hometown boy makes good.
  10. You’ve got to give them credit.
  11. He’s a chip off the old block.
  12. They’re like two peas in a pod.
  13. He’s got money to burn.
  14. He’s in a class all by himself.
  15. He’s a man of means.
  16. He’s an upstanding citizen.

About Others – Positive-1

Out-neutral / Observation
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Out-positive / Encouragement url

For a son who is having difficulty learning how to read

  1. You’re beginning to catch on.
  2. Slowly but surely.
  3. Stay focused, keep your eye on the ball, and don’t let your mind wander.
  4. All things take time and effort, that’s to be expected.
  5. With a bit of work and luck, it will all work out fine in the end.
  6. You’ll look back on this and smile that you ever doubted your own ability to succeed.
  7. I know what it’s like because I went though a similar situation when I was your age.
  8. It’s really coming along.
  9. You’re really getting the hang of it.

For a son who is having difficulty learning how to read

Out-positive / Encouragement
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In-positive / Determination url

Person who is depressed

  1. I decided on the spot, once and for all, that I’m going to give it everything I’ve got.
  2. I woke up and said, there’s no time like the present.
  3. I’m not ready to throw in the towel yet.
  4. I’m determined to resist the temptation.
  5. This is the first day of the rest of my life.
  6. I overcame the difficulties confronting me.
  7. I’ve made my mind up.
  8. I made a clean break.
  9. Everything takes time.
  10. Now I’m more determined than ever!
  11. There’s always a first time.
  12. I'm 100% focused on making sure I get myself out of this crazy situation.

Person who is depressed

In-positive / Determination
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In-neutral / Acceptance url

Remembering the night the car broke down

  1. I would just as soon forget the whole thing.
  2. That’s ancient history.
  3. That’s the way the story goes.
  4. It’s water under the bridge.
  5. That’s water over the dam.
  6. You learn from experience.
  7. The best that I can say is that it could have ended up much worse.
  8. I’m thinking about it a lot.
  9. How soon we forget.
  10. How time flies

Remembering the night the car broke down

In-neutral / Acceptance
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In-positive / Confidence url

Talking to parents after getting accepted in a top school

  1. I’m going to make you proud.
  2. You only get out of life what you put into it.
  3. When I want something I go for it.
  4. When I put my mind to it I can do anything!
  5. I’m going to make big bucks.
  6. I’m proud of myself.
  7. I'm way ahead of the game.

Talking to parents after getting accepted in a top school

In-positive / Confidence
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Out-neutral / Negotiating url

Let’s make peace-1

  1. Let’s bury the hatchet.
  2. Let’s patch things up.
  3. Let’s let bygones be bygones.
  4. I hope I didn’t say anything wrong.
  5. No harm done.
  6. Take as long as you like.
  7. I don’t take offense easily.
  8. I know you didn’t mean anything by it.
  9. I’ve bent over backwards.

Let’s make peace-1

Out-neutral / Negotiating
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Out-positive / Concern url

Meeting a friend who’s been up all night studying for a test.

  1. Perhaps you waited too long to take care of it.
  2. Have you’ve been burning the midnight oil?
  3. Next time try not to wait until the last minute.
  4. You’re working yourself to the bone.
  5. Perhaps you’ve bitten off more than you can chew.
  6. You should try to pace yourself better.
  7. Don’t worry about it, just do your best, and I'm sure that will be good enough.
  8. You shouldn’t save everything for the last minute.
  9. You’re burning the candle at both ends.
  10. Don’t bite off more than you can chew.

Meeting a friend who’s been up all night studying for a test.

Out-positive / Concern