Total Phrases- 4535
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In-neutral / Acceptance url

Being bypassed for a promotion

  1. That’s life in the fast lane.
  2. What’s done is done.
  3. I guess it’s the way it had to be.
  4. Maybe it’s all for the best.
  5. It doesn’t really matter one way or another.
  6. That’s the way people are.
  7. It’s not that important.
  8. I’m humbled.
  9. Go right ahead, I don’t mind.
  10. We should just learn from our mistakes.
  11. You’re the boss.
  12. Let’s chalk it up to experience.

Being bypassed for a promotion

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In-positive / Determination url

Marathon runner

  1. This is excruciatingly hard, but I’m committed to finishing it until the bitter end.
  2. I do what I have to do.
  3. I was bound and determined to do it.
  4. I’ll never be more ready than I am now.
  5. I’m going for broke.
  6. No rest for the weary.
  7. I’m ready to tough it out.

Marathon runner

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In-neutral / Caution url

Invited to a party the night before an exam

  1. I’m dead set against it.
  2. Am I making a big mistake?
  3. I have a funny feeling that I’ve been through this before.
  4. All that glitters is not gold.
  5. I don’t know if I’ll should do this on such short notice.
  6. I can easily see where this is heading.
  7. It’s a waste of time.
  8. I should know better than that.
  9. Have I taken leave of my senses?
  10. Is it worth it?
  11. I’ve learned my lesson before, and I promised myself that I wouldn’t repeat that mistake again.
  12. That's not for now.

Invited to a party the night before an exam

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Out-positive / Agreement url

Do you agree that people should leave their phones at the desk when eating in a restaurant?

  1. I think that would improve the situation.
  2. I think they should give it a try.
  3. My personal experience bears you out.
  4. You're right on point.
  5. I think you’re onto something.
  6. That goes without saying.
  7. That’s a good point.

Do you agree that people should leave their phones at the desk when eating in a restaurant?

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In-negative / Disappointment url

Getting a speeding ticket

  1. I have no one to blame but myself.
  2. I need that like a hole in the head.
  3. That’s what I was afraid of.
  4. That’s the last thing I wanted.
  5. What a shame!
  6. That’s just my luck.
  7. It happens to the best of us.
  8. But I don’t have to like it, do I?

Getting a speeding ticket

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Out-positive / Friendship url

Saying it’s no trouble

  1. It’s no trouble at all.
  2. I would have done the same thing for you.
  3. It’s no bother, it’s not out of my way, I’m going in that direction anyway.
  4. Don’t mention it.
  5. It’s the least that I could do.
  6. The pleasure’s all mine.
  7. Believe me, it comes from the heart.
  8. I’m happy I could help.
  9. You are most welcome.
  10. I’ll leave that up to you.

Saying it’s no trouble

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In-neutral / Caution url

A publisher given a story that might be libelous

  1. I just can’t chance it.
  2. I’m going to treat it with kid gloves.
  3. It could blow sky high.
  4. Let’s not rush into things.
  5. I may be sitting on a time bomb.
  6. One option is for is for me to just wait it out.
  7. I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop.
  8. It’s best if I wait until the whole thing blows over.
  9. I just don’t feel like bucking the system.
  10. I’m inclined to just tiptoe around the whole situation.
  11. I think if I got involved in any way I would be playing with fire.
  12. My gut feeling is that I should just leave it well enough alone.
  13. The fact that no one else wants to do it is not a good sign.
  14. I don't know the person involved from a hole in the wall, and I think I should regard that as a warning signal.

A publisher given a story that might be libelous

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In-positive / Realizing url

Seeing what stocks it would have been best to buy

  1. It’s slowly beginning to come into focus.
  2. Chalk that one up to experience.
  3. I’m beginning to see the situation more clearly.
  4. It’s as clear as clear can be.
  5. Now that sheds some light on the subject.
  6. It’s the key to everything.
  7. That answers that $64,000 question.
  8. That explains it.
  9. I now see things through new eyes.

Seeing what stocks it would have been best to buy

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In-positive / Realizing url

Seeing who won the election

  1. It’s all coming together.
  2. It’s long overdue.
  3. The results are in, and no one is more surprised that I am.
  4. That explains everything.
  5. I could feel it in my bones.
  6. Stop the presses, we finally see the naked truth.
  7. I shouldn’t be surprised.
  8. That’s just what I thought.
  9. Now the truth comes out.

Seeing who won the election

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Out-positive / Friendship url

Opening a conversation

  1. A penny for your thoughts?
  2. What’s on your mind?
  3. It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?
  4. Do you like it here?
  5. How’s it going?
  6. Let’s have a little chat.
  7. Let me know when you are free.
  8. Let’s not talk shop.

Opening a conversation

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In-neutral / Acceptance url

Remembering the night the car broke down

  1. I would just as soon forget the whole thing.
  2. That’s ancient history.
  3. That’s the way the story goes.
  4. It’s water under the bridge.
  5. That’s water over the dam.
  6. You learn from experience.
  7. The best that I can say is that it could have ended up much worse.
  8. I’m thinking about it a lot.
  9. How soon we forget.
  10. How time flies

Remembering the night the car broke down

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Out-positive / Concern url

Visiting a friend who is recovering from an operation

  1. I hope you’re feeling better.
  2. Can I get you something?
  3. You look a little better than before.
  4. Now, that wasn’t so painful, was it?
  5. I’m glad to see that you’re up and about.
  6. How are you doing?
  7. I was sick with worry.
  8. Would you like something?
  9. Put your mind at ease.
  10. I was worried sick about it.
  11. Coming to visit was the least I could do.
  12. Thank goodness the body has a way of healing itself.
  13. If there’s anything I can do to help, don’t hesitate to ask.
  14. You have my blessings.
  15. Is everything OK?

Visiting a friend who is recovering from an operation