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- as it happens C1 Used to introduce a piece of information that is true, often surprising, or relevant to what has just been said; coinci…
- as it were C1 An idiom used to qualify a statement, indicating that it is perhaps not entirely accurate, literal, or precise, but ser…
- back down from an argument C1 To withdraw from a confrontation or dispute, often admitting defeat, conceding a point, or avoiding further conflict.
- Don't let me keep you. C1 A polite way to end a conversation or visit, indicating that you are aware the other person might be busy or need to go…
- for what it's worth C1 Used to introduce a piece of information or an opinion that you are not sure is very important or useful, but you are o…
- funnily enough C1 Used to introduce a surprising, ironic, or coincidental fact or situation, often with a slight touch of amusement.
- having said that C1 Used to introduce a statement that contradicts, qualifies, or presents a contrasting point to what has just been said; …
- How do you do? C1 A very formal, traditional greeting used when meeting someone for the first time. It is not usually a genuine question …
- How have you been keeping? C1 A friendly greeting asking someone about their health and general well-being, similar to 'How are you?' or 'How have yo…
- I can't stress enough C1 To emphasize very strongly how important, true, or good something is; to highlight the utmost significance of something.
- I don't believe we've been introduced. C1 A polite phrase used to indicate that two people have not formally met each other yet.
- I don't want to be rude, but C1 This phrase is used to politely introduce a direct or potentially critical statement, disagreement, or an uncomfortable…
- I should make a move. C1 To begin to leave a place or situation.
- I take your point. C1 To understand and acknowledge what someone is saying, even if you don't fully agree with it or have a different perspec…
- I wouldn't go that far. C1 This phrase is used to express partial disagreement or to indicate that one does not agree with the full extent or an e…
- I'd be curious to know. C1 I want to know; I'm interested in knowing something.
- I'll leave you to it. C1 This phrase is used to tell someone that you are going to let them continue with a task or activity on their own, often…
- I'm not entirely sure C1 To express a degree of doubt or uncertainty, indicating that one is not completely confident or fully informed about so…
- I've taken up enough of your time. C1 This is a polite way to end a conversation, meeting, or interaction, implying that the speaker feels they have occupied…
- Let's park that for now. C1 To postpone or temporarily set aside a discussion, decision, or action, often to deal with it later or to focus on some…