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In-positive / Realizing url

Realizing that the maid has been stealing money

  1. There’s no way around it.
  2. I hate to admit it.
  3. It slipped out of her mouth and she showed his true colors.
  4. I now see her as she really is.
  5. I’ve had a hunch for the longest time.
  6. It’s finally out in the clear for everyone to see.
  7. She finally let the cat out of the bag and told us what really happened.
  8. I heard it through the grape vine.
  9. I suspected as much.
  10. I should have known.
  11. I know it sounds far-fetched, but I kid you not.
  12. Perhaps I should have seen that coming.
  13. In retrospect, I was blind as a bat.

Realizing that the maid has been stealing money

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Out-positive / Encouragement url

For a friend who just published his first book

  1. That’s a positive start.
  2. What a great accomplishment!
  3. You’re on a roll.
  4. More power to you.
  5. Sock it to me.
  6. Your off and running.
  7. I’m glad that it worked out.
  8. You do what you do very well.
  9. You did much more than you realize.
  10. That’s a step in the right direction.
  11. You’re doing a great job.
  12. It turns out that you accomplished more than you even realized.

For a friend who just published his first book

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Out-positive / Thanks url

After your boss tells you he convinced management to give you a nice raise

  1. I owe you a debt of gratitude Thank you for your time and effort, and of course the result.
  2. My gratitude knows no bounds.
  3. You helped me out of a tight financial squeeze.
  4. I can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done.
  5. Thanks for the vote of confidence.
  6. Thanks a bunch.
  7. Thanks for letting me know as soon as you found out.
  8. You don’t know how good that makes me feel to hear you say that.
  9. That’s great.

After your boss tells you he convinced management to give you a nice raise

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Out-positive / Friendship url

Stating commitment-1

  1. We’ll stick together like glue.
  2. Let’s tie the knot.
  3. We’re like two peas in a pod.
  4. You’re my knight in shining armor.
  5. You can count on me.
  6. Blood is thicker than water.
  7. I can’t be without you.
  8. Our relationship is a match made in heaven.
  9. You taught me everything I know.
  10. We were made for each other.
  11. I would move Heaven and Earth for you.
  12. We’re made for each other.
  13. You’re the best thing that ever happened to me.
  14. I don’t know what I would do without you.

Stating commitment-1

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Out-neutral / Negotiating url

Let’s pause & cool it off for now

  1. I think we should leave it well enough alone.
  2. It doesn’t matter.
  3. Let’s just call it a day.
  4. Let’s leave it at that for now.
  5. You don’t have to decide right away, because the offer is always open.
  6. Let’s change the subject.
  7. The less said about it, the better.
  8. Let’s leave it at that.
  9. Let’s sleep on it.
  10. Let’s just call it quits for now, OK?

Let’s pause & cool it off for now

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In-neutral / Acceptance url

Asking someone for a date, and being told no

  1. I’m hearing the message loud and clear.
  2. All’s fair in love and war.
  3. Time heals all wounds.
  4. I could have guessed as much.
  5. I guess it just wasn’t meant to be.
  6. It doesn’t matter to me in the least.
  7. I get the drift.
  8. That’s just the way people are.
  9. I don’t really mind.
  10. Love makes the world go around.
  11. Your wish is my command.
  12. You can’t say I didn’t try.

Asking someone for a date, and being told no

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Out-positive / Encouragement url

To a friend who is working very hard at a new job

  1. You’ll get your reward in the long run.
  2. Of course it’s above and beyond the call of duty.
  3. It’s very sorely needed, and I’m sure they’ll appreciate it.
  4. It’s for a worthy cause.
  5. When you look back on it, you’ll see that it was all worth it.
  6. It’s not as if you have much of a say in the matter.
  7. That’s a good choice.
  8. That’s a wise decision.
  9. How’s it coming?
  10. You’re a good man.
  11. Do whatever you feel you have to do, whatever you feel is necessary in the situation.

To a friend who is working very hard at a new job

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Out-negative / Anger url

You disgust me

  1. What you did really turns my stomach.
  2. You make me sick!
  3. You’re one of nature’s greatest disasters.
  4. I’m not even going to honor your insulting comment with a reply.
  5. You’re a wise guy.
  6. You’re more trouble than your worth.
  7. You really get on my nerves.

You disgust me

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Out-neutral / Advice url

Caution-2

  1. Leave it well enough alone.
  2. You’ll regret it in the morning.
  3. Let sleeping dogs lie.
  4. Don’t stir up a hornets nest.
  5. It’s going to backfire on you.
  6. Don’t rock the boat.
  7. Your actions might actually make it harder for you to accomplish what you want.
  8. Those are famous last words.
  9. Take it one step at a time.
  10. Sink your teeth into it, and take your time to appreciate the pros and cons of the new situation before you call it a day.
  11. Hold that thought.
  12. You lucked out on that one, but next time you may not be as lucky.
  13. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
  14. It’s always good to ask.
  15. It's spreading like wild fire.
  16. Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
  17. Don’t jump the gun.
  18. Don’t even think about it.
  19. You’re leaving yourself wide open.
  20. I understand how much you want it, but it costs an arm and a leg, and it’s just not worth it.
  21. Easy does it.

Caution-2

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In-positive / Happiness url

Eating a delicious meal

  1. It’s the highlight of my day.
  2. It really hits the spot.
  3. There’s nothing like it.
  4. Now that’s more like it.
  5. I’m as happy as a clam.
  6. Thank heaven for small miracles.
  7. I feel an inner glow that will last for some time.
  8. That’s certainly something to write home about.

Eating a delicious meal

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In-positive / Hope url

Graduating from college

  1. Now I’ve got a whole new outlook on life.
  2. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime.
  3. It’s my big break.
  4. It’s opening up a whole new world.
  5. I’ll be much better off.
  6. It’s a great way of life.
  7. The sky’s the limit.
  8. I’ve been waiting a long time for this, and today’s the day.
  9. We put a lot of work into it, and now it looks like the effort will bear fruit.
  10. I feel like I have a new lease on life.
  11. It’s something I have to live for.
  12. I have a new lease on life.
  13. I’ve been looking forward to this moment for a long time.
  14. Things are looking up.

Graduating from college

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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