I’d like to point out… / I’d like to emphasize…
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said when suggesting or stressing a fact or point
Let me make it clear. / Let me make myself clear.
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used to explain or emphasize something
I'm just saying…
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an informal way of asserting an opinion, especially one that is likely to be unpleasant or offensive
In the first place…
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used when listing the most important or basic reasons for something
In addition…
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said when adding or mentioning another point
On top of that…
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said when adding a supporting point; furthermore
As it happens…
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used to introduce a statement, especially one that is true or surprising
In regard to… / With regard to…
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used to refer to a particular point
Concerning the…
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used to refer to a particular topic or matter
When it comes to…
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used to identify the specific subject being talked about
You have to take that into consideration.
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said when suggesting something, such as a fact or idea, for consideration
If you really think about it…
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used to introduce a fact or point that is perhaps not obvious at first
People would agree that... / Anybody would agree that...
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means most people would likely agree with what is about to be said
You have to admit…
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said when persuading the listener to agree with the points you have made
It only makes sense that…
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said to introduce a statement that you believe in, especially because it is reasonable or logical
It stands to reason that…
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said when something is obvious, sensible, or clear based on the given facts
Contrary to what you said…
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said when countering an argument with another argument
I understand, but...
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a polite way of acknowledging an opinion before disagreeing with it or proving it wrong
You can't ignore the fact that...
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means that the details of the case are too obvious and clear to be disregarded
