“Isn't it based on a true story?”

You're talking with a friend about a new movie that started playing in theaters last week. Your friend is describing what the movie is about. You think you've heard something about this movie, but you're not sure if it's the same one. You ask your friend:

Isn't it based on a true story?

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“From a practical perspective, I don't see how that's possible.”

In a discussion at work, someone suggested an idea that sounds good. But in reality, you don't think it can be done. You want to say that in a direct but polite way. You say:

From a practical perspective, I don't see how that's possible.

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