Total Phrases- 956

Scenes of Out-positive

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Out-positive / Agreement url

I think that Bill Jones, who is running for Mayor, will make a better Mayor.

  1. You could make a case for that.
  2. I think you might have a point.
  3. I couldn't agree with you more.
  4. That makes the two of us.
  5. That's my sentiments exactly.
  6. I have a sneaking suspicion that you may be right.
  7. That's as plain as day.
  8. I'm with you.
  9. What you're saying has the ring of truth.
  10. I’ll take your word for it.

I think that Bill Jones, who is running for Mayor, will make a better Mayor.

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Out-positive / Agreement url

How about I pick you up at your house at 8pm?

  1. Take your time, I’m in no rush.
  2. That’s as good a time as any.
  3. That’s fine with me.
  4. Whatever you say.
  5. That sounds just great, I’ll look forward to it.
  6. That’s just fine and dandy.

How about I pick you up at your house at 8pm?

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Out-positive / Apology url

After a boss tells a worker that management won’t let him give the worker an expected raise

  1. I only wish I could have done more.
  2. I did the best I could.
  3. I’m sorry, my hands are tied.
  4. It might not make any sense to you, but that’s what they decided, and I hope you understand.
  5. I’m sorry that it’s not the answer you hoped for.
  6. My apologies that it took me longer to get the answer than I thought it would.
  7. I hope that we’ll be able to give you a better answer next time.
  8. I’m hoping this is something you can live with for the time being.
  9. I was told to explain to you that it’s due to circumstances beyond their control.
  10. Please give us a chance to make it up to you next time.

After a boss tells a worker that management won’t let him give the worker an expected raise

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Out-positive / Concern url

After a friend found out that a mistake he made led to internet identity theft

  1. I feel bad for you.
  2. You’ve been taken to the cleaners.
  3. You left yourself wide open.
  4. You’re as white as a sheet.
  5. Your temperature is quite high, and I can feel by your forehead that you’re burning up, so why don’t you just lie down and take it easy for a while until you feel better.
  6. You’re an old softy.
  7. Now you’ve really gotten yourself into a pickle.
  8. I don’t like the sound of this.
  9. You’re nothing but a push over.

After a friend found out that a mistake he made led to internet identity theft

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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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Out-positive / Encouragement url

For a friend who is recovering from an illness

  1. Now that’s more like it.
  2. I’m glad to see that you’re doing alright.
  3. Be patient with your recovery.
  4. Rome wasn’t built in a day.
  5. You don’t look any worse for wear or tear.
  6. You’re near and dear to our hearts.
  7. You’re doing what you can, and that’s all that there is to it.
  8. The way you’re handing this challenging situation is to your credit.
  9. It'll be over before you know it.

For a friend who is recovering from an illness

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Out-positive / Thanks url

After the secretary says she managed to squeeze in an appointment with the doctor

  1. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
  2. I appreciate it beyond words.
  3. Thanks a million.
  4. I really appreciate it.
  5. I owe you one.
  6. That was above and beyond the call of duty.
  7. I appreciate all that you’ve done, and all the effort that you put into it.
  8. You did me a big favor.
  9. Awesome.
  10. I’m very appreciative, I don’t take it for granted at all.

After the secretary says she managed to squeeze in an appointment with the doctor

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Out-positive / Agreement url

How would you like to eat in the Italian restaurant tonight?

  1. I think that would be a good idea.
  2. Whatever you want.
  3. It's as good a place as any.
  4. We're thinking along the same lines.
  5. I'll drink to that.
  6. I'd be delighted.
  7. Whatever you want is fine with me.
  8. Sound’s good to me.
  9. Let’s play it by ear.

How would you like to eat in the Italian restaurant tonight?

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Out-positive / Agreement url

I think the stock market is going to go up.

  1. If you say so.
  2. You’re usually right about things like this.
  3. You’re not telling me anything I don’t already know.
  4. I’m fully aware of that.
  5. I won’t be surprised if it happens exactly the way you say.
  6. I’ll buy that.
  7. I know what you’re driving at.
  8. It certainly seems that way.
  9. That’s very possible.
  10. I hear you loud and clear.
  11. That wouldn’t surprise me.

I think the stock market is going to go up.

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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

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Out-positive / Agreement url

If parents hugged their kids more, the kids would feel more loved.

  1. You hit the nail on the head.
  2. That goes without saying.
  3. Now that’s a very good idea.
  4. That’s exactly what I’ve been trying to say.
  5. Now you’re talking!
  6. That could very well be.
  7. You might say that.
  8. I’m inclined to agree with your way of looking at things.
  9. I bet you’re right.
  10. That’s the truest thing you ever said.
  11. That’s hard to beat.

If parents hugged their kids more, the kids would feel more loved.

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Out-positive / Encouragement url

For a friend who just got an A average

  1. You passed with flying colors.
  2. That’s my boy!
  3. You out-did yourself.
  4. You did that well.
  5. All things considered, I think you did a great job, and you should be proud of what you were able to accomplish.
  6. That’s using your head.
  7. Nobody can do it better.
  8. That’s fantastic.
  9. Kudos to you!
  10. Your mind is sharp as a tack.
  11. Your in a class all by yourself.
  12. You should be proud of yourself.
  13. That’s a major accomplishment.
  14. I always knew you had it in you.

For a friend who just got an A average