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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…
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 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 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'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…
Mind how you go. C1 A friendly warning or farewell, meaning 'be careful' or 'take care of yourself'. Often used when someone is leaving, es…
On that note. C1 Used to transition to a related topic or action based on something just mentioned, or to conclude a discussion.
What do you make of it? C1 What do you think about it? / What is your opinion or interpretation of it?
What's the craic? C1 An informal Irish or Scottish greeting, meaning 'How are you?', 'What's happening?', or 'What's the news?' It's used to…