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In-positive / Surprise url

Reading the surprise ending of detective mystery

  1. You’ll never believe it.
  2. It was totally unexpected.
  3. I don’t believe it!
  4. I would have never guessed.
  5. It came out of the blue.
  6. Ahah!
  7. It took me by surprise.
  8. I didn’t see it coming.

Reading the surprise ending of detective mystery

In-positive / Surprise
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Out-positive / Agreement url

Feeling more self confident makes a person into a better salesman.

  1. You’re so right.
  2. Don’t I know!
  3. That’s a good point.
  4. I’ll vouch for that.
  5. That might have something to do with it.
  6. It certainly seems that way.
  7. I know what you’re trying to say.
  8. That’s as plain as day.
  9. I’ll go along with that.
  10. That could very well be.

Feeling more self confident makes a person into a better salesman.

Out-positive / Agreement
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Out-positive / Encouragement url

To a student who just solved a difficult math problem

  1. That’s a brilliant deduction.
  2. You’re as smart as a whip.
  3. You’re really catching on.
  4. That’s a step in the right direction.
  5. You’ve got that down pat.
  6. Nobody can do it better.
  7. You should be proud of yourself.
  8. You’re a pretty smart cookie.
  9. I’ll be happy/glad to write a letter of recommendation for you.

To a student who just solved a difficult math problem

Out-positive / Encouragement
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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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In-positive / Determination url

Husband and wife trying to work things out

  1. This a golden opportunity.
  2. Let’s take care of this right now.
  3. Time to switch gears.
  4. We’ve put it off long enough.
  5. Let’s see what we can do about it.
  6. Let’s start the ball rolling.
  7. Where there’s a will there’s a way.
  8. Onwards and upwards.
  9. We still have a long way to go.
  10. There’s one way to find out.
  11. I think the time has come for us to turn over a new leaf.
  12. Let’s give it our best shot.
  13. First things first.
  14. There's nothing that we can't do.
  15. We can work it out.
  16. There's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
  17. Give me space, I need a little bit more breathing room.
  18. Let's give it time.
  19. Where does that leave us?
  20. We need to make up for lost time.
  21. If we're really open and honest with each other, and both speak from the heart, without being afraid or defensive, perhaps we can really bring out into the open any issues that are bothering us, and get to the bottom of what's getting in the way of our getting closer.

Husband and wife trying to work things out

In-positive / Determination
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In-positive / Happiness url

Getting married

  1. I’m on cloud nine.
  2. And they lived happily ever after.
  3. I’m feeling on top of the world.
  4. We hit the jackpot!
  5. It’s a fairy-tale come true.
  6. I’m in seventh heaven.
  7. It’s a dream come true.
  8. This makes it all worth while.
  9. Things couldn’t be better.
  10. I have so much to look forward to.
  11. Everything will be wonderful.
  12. I’m grinning from ear to ear.
  13. I feel like I’m on cloud nine.
  14. I’m feel like I’m on top of the world.
  15. I feel like I’m walking on air.
  16. I’m in 7th heaven.

Getting married

In-positive / Happiness
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Out-neutral / Advice url

Let's help each other

  1. We're all in this together.
  2. One for all, and all for one.
  3. United we stand, divided we fall.
  4. We will either hang together, or hang separately.
  5. With teamwork we can accomplish anything.
  6. We will all benefit if we strive to see each other's point of view.
  7. We should approach this as a family, with one mind, and one heart.
  8. One good turn deserves another.

Let's help each other

Out-neutral / Advice
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In-positive / Confidence url

Planning a birthday party for a child

  1. Don’t worry your little head about it.
  2. It’s falling into place.
  3. That’s hardly a problem.
  4. I have it all figured out.
  5. All the plans are in place.
  6. You don’t have to worry about anything.
  7. You can put all your concerns aside and look forward to something wonderful.

Planning a birthday party for a child

In-positive / Confidence
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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.

Out-positive / Agreement
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Out-neutral / Advice url

Trust yourself

  1. You know what’s best.
  2. You ought to know.
  3. Let your conscience be your guide.
  4. But if it feels good do it.
  5. Go with your gut.
  6. Ask yourself how you really feel about it, and base your decision on that.

Trust yourself

Out-neutral / Advice
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In-positive / Surprise url

Learning that a friend is a thief

  1. I’m shocked to say the least.
  2. I suspected it was true, but I didn’t put 2 and 2 together.
  3. I was so shocked because it happened right out of nowhere.
  4. The truth comes out at last.
  5. I didn’t expect it at all.
  6. I never would have suspected it.
  7. Speaking of the devil.
  8. Good grief.
  9. Ahah, just as I suspected.
  10. What was that all about?
  11. In all my years I never thought I’d live to see the day when you would say something like that.
  12. The cat is out of the bag.
  13. That came from out of left field.
  14. I am shocked beyond belief.

Learning that a friend is a thief

In-positive / Surprise
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In-neutral / Acceptance url

Breaking up with someone

  1. It’s gone with the wind.
  2. It doesn’t matter.
  3. That’s the way it is.
  4. It makes good sense.
  5. Different strokes for different folks.
  6. I’ll just have to learn to live with it.
  7. It was nice while it lasted.
  8. It’s over once and for all.
  9. It’s over and done with.
  10. It’s all the same to me.
  11. It’s a little depressing, but what can I do?
  12. You take the good with the bad.
  13. To each his own.
  14. Her heart is in the right place.
  15. That’s what makes the world go round.
  16. It takes all kinds.
  17. I guess I got more out of it than I thought I had.
  18. All good things much come to an end.
  19. So much for that.
  20. I'm haunted by the fact that perhaps it didn't have to be this way, but it doesn't look like there's not much I can do about it at this point.
  21. It's a fait accompli.

Breaking up with someone

In-neutral / Acceptance