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“...I don't know what to say.”
“A good speaker understands the power of a simple message repeated again and again.”
“Actually, the refrigerator's broken.”
“Ah! It's nice to finally get a few days to relax.”
“Ah, good to know.”
“Aha! Here we go.”
“All I had to wear was an old worn-out pair of jeans.”
“All proceeds go to the American Red Cross!”
“All right, I think I'm going to head off to bed now.”
“Almost everything has been taken care of at this point.”
“An unbelievable amount of work went on behind the scenes to make this happen.”
“Animals inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, while plants do the opposite.”
“Any objections?”
“Anyone can do it. It's just a matter of practice.”
“Are you referring to Eve?”
“Aren't you going to congratulate him on winning?”
“Aren't you going to get in trouble for that?”
“As soon as he said he needed to talk to me, my mind started racing, like "Uh oh. What could this be about?"”
“At the tone, please leave your name and a detailed message.”
“Back in the '80s, there was graffiti all over the place in the city.”
“Back when I was in school, teachers would spank you with a paddle if you misbehaved.”
“Be careful stepping on that. It's not steady.”
“Before you know it, you'll be finished with school and ready to find a job.”
“Big deal! Get over it.”
“By the way, how much did you leave him?”
“Can you Cc me and Eddie when you send that?”
“Can you give me a hand with this?”
“Can you maybe turn the volume down just a little?”
“Can you please cut it out?”
“Can't you do that in the other room?”
“Coincidence? I think not!”
“Could I sleep on your couch for a few nights?”
“Did she mention me in the article by any chance?”
“Did you go in to work today?”
“Did you print out a copy of the itinerary?”
“Did you rearrange the furniture in here?”
“Do you want to go see a movie maybe?”
“Don't be wasteful. Let's donate them.”
“Don't build it up into a big deal.”
“Don't forget to wipe down the counters and the top of the refrigerator.”
“Don't mind me!”
“Don't try to do too much at once. Just ease into it.”
“Don't you hate how he's always interrupting people?”
“Don't you think she has your, kind of, pointy ears?”
“Dude! Where the hell have you been?”
“Dude, did you eat the whole pizza yourself?”
“Due to construction, the uptown Bronx-bound 1 train will not be stopping at 63rd Street. The next stop is 72nd Street.”
“Every time I ask her to help out, she gets all angry and defensive!”
“Everyone there seemed super cool.”
“Excuse me, Ma'am. You dropped this on the sidewalk back there.”
“Excuse me, would you happen to have a pen I could borrow?”
“Final boarding call for Asiana Airlines flight 221 to Seoul.”
“Fine, I'll cook.”
“Go easy on me!”
“Gosh, when was the last time we saw each other?”
“Have you been by Edith's new house? It's, like, way out in the sticks.”
“He can be painfully shy when he's around strangers, but to those of us who know him he's actually really sociable.”
“He caught him with a devastating right hook and knocked him out cold.”
“He has a kind of solid build, right?”
“He says he bought a 90-dollar tie. Can you believe it?”
“He says that it took him many years to find his true voice.”
“He swears that it wasn't him.”
“He was doing over 100 miles per hour.”
“He's around fiftyish, I'd say.”
“Here’s a booklet that outlines our basic policies on things like vacation leave, dress code, avoiding conflicts of interest, and things like that.”
“Hey! Come on! There's no need for that.”
“How about those Rams, huh?”
“How much would it suck if it got rained out?”
“I also seem to recall him promising to cut the deficit, and he didn't come through on that either.”
“I asked him to stop on numerous occasions.”
“I bet you five bucks that you can't name all of the states in the United States without looking them up.”
“I can't carry a tune at all.”
“I can't help but think that you're wasting your potential.”
“I don't drive recklessly though. I'm just accident-prone.”
“I don't know off the top of my head, but I'll shoot them over to you this afternoon.”
“I feel like I might have left it at the bar I went to the other night.”
“I got mixed up and took Highway 50 South instead of North.”
“I have an office job.”
“I hear you're training to run a marathon.”
“I just googled "new york florist" and that was the first shop that came up, so I called them.”
“I know that you've all really busted your asses on this project, and I really appreciate it.”
“I mean, I do get where he's coming from...”
“I noticed that you didn’t enter the customer information. Was that on purpose?”
“I sent in an absentee ballot last week.”
“I take full responsibility.”
“I think I'll be able to squeeze everything all in the one bag.”
“I think you need to go to a mechanic.”
“I want to have plenty of money left over to leave to my grandkids.”
“I was on the verge of going to sleep at one point.”
“I work for a small bridal wear manufacturer.”
“I wound up going over to James's place and sleeping on the couch.”
“I'll tell you, one thing I can't stand is olives!”
“I'm inclined to just let it go, I guess.”
“I'm so glad to finally meet you! I've heard so much about you!”
“I'm so out of it this morning.”
“I'm working the late shift tomorrow.”
“I've got to get a new laptop. Mine is absolutely ancient.”
“I've never gotten into baseball for some reason.”
“Is it necessary to check the customer’s ID when they’re just making a deposit?”
“It made this weird screeching noise and then it died.”
“It was completely infested with these enormous cockroaches!”
“It'll be a good chance for us all to let loose and blow off some steam.”
“It's adjustable.”
“It's all done in-house.”
“It's beneficial not only, you know, from an environmental standpoint, but also in terms of reducing our dependence on foreign oil.”
“It's nap time! Are you ready for your nap?”
“It's very dry.”
“It's way past your bedtime!”
“Just let it go, hon.”
“Just watch it... you'll get the gist.”
“Let's go for a stroll after dinner.”
“Mind if I squeeze past you guys?”
“My ears are ringing. Are yours?”
“Oh yeah: when does your passport expire?”
“Oh, good thinking. That would be great.”
“Ooh, pretty!”
“Our revenues have been mostly flat, but our profit margin has been shrinking.”
“See those tracks? A herd of deer came through here.”
“So according to your records, your last payment went through correctly?”
“Some people are just genetically predisposed to alcoholism, I guess.”
“Sweetie, can I ask you something?”
“The clouds seem to be clearing up, so that's good.”
“The good thing about it is that it doesn't need to be watered that often.”
“The official end of the work day is at five, but a lot of us end up sticking around until six thirty or seven most days.”
“Their staff is extremely helpful.”
“There's a fine line between helping your kids with their homework and doing it for them.”
“They just contacted me out of the blue.”
“They're going to fly me in and put me up in a hotel.”
“They've been getting a bit of media attention lately.”
“This happens every time we eat here. They screw up our order.”
“This is not just a black and white, open and shut issue.”
“Uh, I'm looking for a gift for my wife.”
“Uh, babe? You might want to trim that beard...”
“Was it obvious that I wanted to leave?”
“We've only got a couple dozen more to go.”
“What? That's nuts!”
“When you find the mortgage that's right for you, you can begin the application process online.”
“Whoa, don't shoot the messenger.”
“With all this down time, I don't know what to do with myself!”
“Yeah, that sounds like a good option.”
“Yeah, that's totally fine. The more the merrier!”
“You can tell that she's had work done.”
“You know that guy you introduced me to at your party? What's his story?”
“You know, this would actually be a great place to have our wedding reception.”
“You should say something to the waiter.”
“You totally nailed it!”
“You're a criminal mastermind.”
“Yuuki in particular seemed interested in going.”

Premium Lessons

“(Clear your throat) Can I have everyone's attention for a moment?”
“*Limit one per customer.”
“9% of respondents indicated that they did not have car insurance.”
“A few years ago, they were on the brink of extinction. Now they're thriving, thanks to conservation efforts.”
“A fugitive has been apprehended after attempting to escape from a Durham county jail.”
“A good rule of thumb is to put 10% of your pay into savings.”
“A limp handshake leaves a bad impression.”
“A lot of insects like butterflies and mosquitos go through a life cycle with several distinct stages.”
“A lot of people can't stand to sit through a three-hour movie.”
“A non-refundable 30% deposit is required at the time of booking.”
“A recent study shows that sitting for long periods of time could be bad for your health.”
“A woman wants a guy who she can click with, in terms of, like, her interests and hobbies.”
“Absolutely. I'd love to.”
“Absolutely. The war on drugs is a waste of our tax dollars, plain and simple.”
“Actually it's been kind of slow this week.”
“Actually, I had a question about the previous slide. Could you go back to that?”
“Actually, I'm looking to switch careers.”
“Actually, Mark, can you do me a huge, huge favor? Could you run down to the convenience store and pick up a bag of ice?”
“Actually, can I get plastic instead?”
“Actually, if you could give us a few more minutes...?”
“Actually, now's not a good time.”
“Actually, some people say it's not good to stretch without warming up first.”
“Add to Cart”
“After 10 years, my beloved kitty Snuggles has passed away.”
“After everything I've done for you, you turn around and stab me in the back like this?”
“After shaping it on his wheel, the artist trims off the excess clay to form an angular shape.”
“After that, you just have to simmer it for an hour or so.”
“After you.”
“Ah well... I gave it my best shot.”
“Ah, I pulled my hamstring.”
“Ah, you got here on time for once!”
“Aiden, it's your turn to take the trash out.”
“Albert got all defensive when I commented on his design.”
“Albert is asking us to notify him of any revisions we make to the extensions sheet.”
“All I need is a few shirts, a couple of changes of underwear, one pair of pants, and my toiletry kit. That's about it.”
“All I want is to meet a guy with a stable job and a good sense of humor. Is that too much to ask?”
“All Korean men are required to serve in the army.”
“All baggage must be stowed in the overhead container.”
“All buckled up?”
“All children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.”
“All done?”
“All gone!”
“All packed up for the big move?”
“All proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen foundation to fund cancer research.”
“All reimbursement requests must be submitted by Dec. 8th.”
“All residents within a 5-kilometer radius have been instructed to evacuate their homes.”
“All right man, take it easy!”
“All right – let's get to work.”
“All right, I'll let it slide this time.”
“All right, tell me your version of what happened.”
“All right, we'll pick it back up in the morning.”
“All right, well I guess I should be going.”
“All right, whatever. Suit yourself.”
“All right. Next item of business is our departmental savings goals.”
“All she does is sit around on the Internet.”
“All that hard work and determination really paid off.”
“All that sun must have really worn them out.”
“Allow me to introduce Dr. Melanie Gantz. Dr. Gantz is a leading authority on Native American history and culture.”
“Although, on the other hand, you might be better off waiting until the last minute.”
“Always secure your own mask before assisting others.”
“Americans have a lot of misconceptions about us.”
“Amy and I were sitting there talking and this guy I know walked by.”
“An oldish gentleman, built kind of solidly?”
“Anant, can you load up the dishwasher?”
“Angelo is a real pleasure to work with. He's extremely meticulous.”
“Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.”
“Any update on how uncle Harry is doing?”
“Are we there yet?”
“Are you aware that one in five families has trouble putting food on the table every day?”
“Are you being shy?”
“Are you getting a refund?”
“Are you getting any reception?”
“Are you going through a recruitment agency?”
“Are you going to be able to make the deadline?”
“Are you planning on asking her out?”
“Are you satisfied with your job?”
“Are you seeing anyone?”
“Are you still pissed off at me about what I said this morning?”
“Are you sure that it’s sturdy enough to support your weight?”
“Are you sure you've really thought this through?”
“Are you trying to start something?”
“Aren't these great? I came across them at a thrift shop a couple weeks ago.”
“Aren't you just the slightest bit curious as to what he's been doing all these years?”
“As I started to pull on the top strap, the cheap plastic buckle snapped into 3 pieces.”
“As I was riding the train home, I realized that I'd left my keys in the closet at work.”
“As a salesperson, you have to be able to relate to a wide range of people.”
“As my friend, tell me the truth: do you think I'm making a huge mistake?”
“As the Earth orbits around the sun, the angle at which sunlight hits the Earth changes.”
“As you can see, the advantages of the new site are, one, it's personalized.”
“As you leave the train, please watch the gap between the train and the platform.”
“As you're all aware, we've been forced to make significant cutbacks.”
“As you're well aware, all requests for tech support are to go through me.”
“Ashley, for God's sake, go to the doctor and get that checked out!”
“At first I was in total shock.”
“At the end of the day, though, we can't afford to turn away business... as I'm sure you're aware.”
“At this point, I don't think there's much we can do about it.”
“Attendance is required.”
“Aw, look at the baby holding her stuffed bunny!”
“Aw, you're just saying that!”
“Baby, would you mind giving me a hand with this?”
“Bad girl! Let go of that!”
“Because I said so, that's why.”
“Before we can install the new counter, we'll have to rip up all this old linoleum, and possibly replace some of the underlying floor. ”
“Before we get started, I have something to tell everyone. I wanted to let you all know that I'm pregnant.”
“Before you know it, he'll be all grown up.”
“Before you pull out, check in your rear view mirror to see if there's anyone behind the car.”
“Believe it or not, I had never even traveled abroad when I moved here.”
“Believe it or not, she made the first move.”
“Bethany is a lot quieter in real life than she is over the phone.”
“Better safe than sorry.”
“Better than nothing, I guess.”
“Blackbeard was a notorious pirate who raided ships in the early 18th century off the east coast of the United States.”
“Bless you!”
“Brian pointed out that we could take his car to the airport and they can pick it up later.”
“Bugs got to the squash last summer, and we ended up with nothing left.”
“But I still have trouble expressing myself.”
“But I've managed to do OK.”
“But it still comes out from time to time.”
“But seriously, it's time you got rid of that thing.”
“But sometimes you'll be flipping through the channels and come across something really interesting.”
“By the end of the day, I was physically and mentally exhausted.”
“Can I drop these off here?”
“Can I get a sip of that?”
“Can I get change for a twenty?”
“Can I get you something to drink?”
“Can I get you something to drink? Coffee? Tea?”
“Can I help you?”
“Can I try these on?”
“Can everyone go ahead and take a seat, and let's get started.”
“Can someone dim the lights?”
“Can we stop by an ATM on the way there?”
“Can you PLEASE cover my shift on Saturday?”
“Can you at least give me a ballpark?”
“Can you believe the nerve of these airlines charging a fee for checking a suitcase?”
“Can you believe these kids just making out on the street?”
“Can you believe this shit?”
“Can you check to see if the battery's charged?”
“Can you close that for me and launch the sales tracking report again?”
“Can you copy me on it as well?”
“Can you explain to me how this works?”
“Can you fit me in this afternoon?”
“Can you follow up with Jay later this week?”
“Can you give me just a minute to finish writing this?”
“Can you go gather some kindling?”
“Can you go grab a jar of pasta sauce from the next aisle?”
“Can you grab a flathead screwdriver from my toolbox in the basement?”
“Can you have him call me when he gets in?”
“Can you hold it in for a few more minutes?”
“Can you hold it steady for me?”
“Can you just stop it please?”
“Can you just trim the back and sides?”
“Can you loan me a couple hundred bucks? Please, just this once. ”
“Can you pick up a loaf of that wheat bread that I usually get?”
“Can you please swipe your card and enter your PIN number?”
“Can you pull up the pricing estimate I sent out last week?”
“Can you refresh my memory?”
“Can you sprinkle some salt and pepper on it?”
“Can you squeeze one more in there?”
“Can you tell him to swing by my office when he gets a chance?”
“Can you tell me what my balance is?”
“Can you wipe that up, please?”
“Can't you make an exception just this once?”
“Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable.”
“Come on out with us and blow off some steam!”
“Come on over if you're not doing anything this afternoon. We'll crack open a bottle of wine, throw on a few steaks...”
“Come on! Did you have to bring that up?”
“Come on! What do you say?”
“Come on! You've got to at least give it a shot.”
“Come on, spit it out.”
“Come on, stay for one more round.”
“Come on. I didn't mean it that way.”
“Come to think of it, I can't even remember when the last time I hosted a party was.”
“Could be...”
“Could you go into a little more detail about how that works?”
“Crank it up!”
“Creating multiple layouts for each different device would be quite time intensive.”
“Cynthia, can you fill us in on what’s happening with the relaunch?”
“Daddy has to go to work now, tiger.”
“Daniel Day-Lewis gave an absolutely riveting performance!”
“Darn, I don't have anything to peel it with!”
“Dear Lord, we thank you for this food that we're about to receive.”
“Dear Mr. Kent: I am writing to inform you that we have not yet received your rent payment for this month.”
“Did I catch you at an OK time?”
“Did I leave my camera at your place, by any chance?”
“Did he mention where he was going?”
“Did you catch the last episode of Lost?”
“Did you catch what she was saying?”
“Did you get it colored?”
“Did you get much for the Toyota?”
“Did you get the revised schedule I sent out last week?”
“Did you have a rough day?”
“Did you hear about Google introducing a new version of Docs?”
“Did you know that in Brazil and Peru, voting is compulsory?”
“Did you know that they're making a new Ghostbusters sequel with the original cast?”
“Did you see it when it was out in theaters?”
“Did you see what happened?”
“Did you turn it all the way off?”
“Difficult situations like this really bring out the best in people.”
“Do I look presentable?”
“Do not use if seal is broken.”
“Do they suspect foul play?”
“Do you ever think 'what if'?”
“Do you get what I'm trying to get across?”
“Do you happen to know a guy by the name of Fred Breedlove?”
“Do you have allergies or something?”
“Do you have an account with us?”
“Do you have an upset stomach?”
“Do you have any formal training?”
“Do you have any preferences as to the ages, genders, ethnicities, etc. of the actors?”
“Do you have any recommendations for a nice, balanced red?”
“Do you have this in green?”
“Do you know if it's mandatory?”
“Do you know of a good burger place around here?”
“Do you know whether that would be covered by my insurance?”
“Do you mind if I ask what your ethnic background is?”
“Do you mind?”
“Do you see that thing floating out there on the horizon?”
“Do you still want to get together?”
“Do you take this man to have and to hold from this day forward, for better and for worse, 'till death do you part?”
“Do you think this will go well in the study?”
“Do you want me to leave you alone?”
“Do you want me to take over?”
“Do you want that all in ones?”
“Do you want the aisle seat?”
“Do you want to borrow my clippers?”
“Do you want to go for a stroll along the river?”
“Does anyone want to split this with me?”
“Does that make sense?”
“Does that mean what I think it means?”
“Does that sound good?”
“Don't be a smart ass!”
“Don't be so closed-minded!”
“Don't expect to get a high-paying job right out of school.”
“Don't feel obligated to come if you're too busy.”
“Don't get me wrong; I don't claim to be some kind of expert.”
“Don't just sit there! Do something!”
“Don't let their pettiness and negativity get to you.”
“Don't make me pull this car over!”
“Don't shy away from conflict; embrace it!”
“Don't stay too late!”
“Don't tell me you're jaded already!”
“Don't tell me you're tired already!”
“Don't tell me you've never ridden a roller coaster before!”
“Don't tempt me!”
“Don't try to act tough.”
“Don't try to force it in!”
“Don't we all...”
“Don't you dare talk to me like that!”
“Don't you dare!”
“Don't you hate how those cords always get tangled up?”
“Don't you think you're rushing into things?”
“Don’t feel obligated to stay late. Once you’re done with whatever you're working on, you’re free to leave.”
“Double click that yellow icon to launch it.”
“Draw in a deep breath.”
“Drinking in moderation is supposed to be good for your heart.”
“Dude! Have you been living under a rock? She's über-famous!”
“Dude, are you high?”
“Dude, it's so dope!”
“Dude, you're making the rest of us look bad!”
“During the break between sections 1 and 2, if you need to use the restroom, you may do so.”
“Earl's looking pretty scruffy, isn't he?”
“Easier said than done.”
“Even an extremely modestly priced home in this area costs 150K at the bare minimum.”
“Every so often I'll have a dream where I'm being chased by some kind of monster.”
“Every time he cooks, he leaves grease spattered all over the stovetop.”
“Everybody seems to be critical of the President these days, but I still believe in him.”
“Everybody take a look at the picture on page 46. This is a model of what a strand of DNA looks like.”
“Everything is really blurry. I can't even make out what that sign over there says.”
“Ew! Don't pick your nose! That's gross!”
“Ew! Don't slobber on me!”
“Ew! I stepped in dog poop!”
“Excuse me!?”
“Excuse me, I could use a little help...”
“Excuse me, I wanted to see about opening a small business checking account.”
“Excuse me, we're taking up donations for the Haiti Relief Fund. Do you have a moment?”
“Excuse me. Can I slide past you?”
“Excuse me. Would you mind watching over my stuff for me for just a minute?”
“Failure to provide information requested on this form may result in significant processing delays and/or the denial of your application.”
“Feel free to ask questions at any point.”
“Feel free to delegate some of those responsibilities to me.”
“Finally we settled on 'Recordbreaker'.”
“Fine! I'll take it back!”
“Fine, we'll go to the Korean place.”
“First I'm applying a bit of eyeshadow.”
“First and most importantly, you need to make sure that all your students are accounted for.”
“Fold it yourself!”
“For real?”
“For some reason FBS wouldn't let me log in.”
“For those who don’t know, the issue is that each device has a different aspect ratio and resolution.”
“For your own sake, I really hope they don't cancel.”
“Fortunately the judge ruled in my favor.”
“From a practical perspective, I don't see how that's possible.”
“From now on, check with me before you do that.”
“From now on, you need to bring any discrepancies to my attention immediately.”
“Frugal? Cheap is more like it!”
“Give it another swipe?”
“Go right ahead.”
“Go to hell.”
“God forbid we go a single day without it raining.”
“Gosh, I feel like I'm turning into a grumpy old man.”
“Got it.”
“Great job today, guys. Keep up the good work.”
“Great! Now I have to re-do it.”
“Growing up, I had a strong Southern accent.”
“Guess who I saw today!”
“Guys, I have to talk to you.”
“Guys, I thought that Craig brought up a good point earlier.”
“Guys, help me straighten up a little please.”
“Guys, let's call it a day.”
“Has anyone gone over our policy on sick days?”
“Have a good one!”
“Have no fear! I shall rescue you.”
“Have these been run?”
“Have they given you any updates on her condition?”
“Have you been naughty or nice this year?”
“Have you confronted him about it?”
“Have you ever had the urge to track down your biological parents?”
“Have you experienced any heart palpitations?”
“Have you guys covered exponents yet?”
“Have you heard back about the lease yet?”
“Have you noticed that Lisa's been acting a little strange lately?”
“Have you spotted any celebrities?”
“He claims he didn't do it, but I strongly suspect that he did.”
“He claims to have been abducted by aliens.”
“He could at least say 'hi' or something.”
“He ended up getting job offers from both companies.”
“He gets cranky when he doesn't have a nap.”
“He got suspended for flipping off the bus driver.”
“He had a really great run for a few years there in the late '90s.”
“He has a reputation for being kind of eccentric.”
“He has a weird sense of humor.”
“He has your eyes.”
“He inherited the position from his father.”
“He is currently being held in a maximum security prison.”
“He just blew me off.”
“He just released it over the weekend.”
“He likes to act like he doesn't know anything about it.”
“He really resembles George.”
“He said it so matter-of-factly, I didn't know what to make of it at first.”
“He thought he'd just sprained it, but it turned out it was fractured.”
“He throws a mean curveball!”
“He was extremely animated.”
“He was your stereotypical sleazy car salesman.”
“He wears his hair slicked-back?”
“He went on for like twenty minutes about how his neighbor is putting in a swimming pool.”
“He's a guy from my apartment complex.”
“He's a lot shorter in person.”
“He's adorable!”
“He's always jetting off to exotic locations in far-off corners of the world.”
“He's an amazing athlete, but his technique is sloppy.”
“He's an incredibly charismatic and personable guy.”
“He's an old childhood friend of mine.”
“He's going through a little rebellious phase.”
“He's going to hang back for a few weeks to tie up a few loose ends.”
“He's got a great work ethic.”
“He's got those big, broad shoulders.”
“He's just insecure, and he tries to drag other people down to compensate.”
“He's just worried about people undermining his authority.”
“He's nervous about making friends at the new school.”
“He's not exactly what you'd call a "team player".”
“He's out of control.”
“He's past his prime now, but he was a great player at his peak.”
“He's still better than the rest of them put together.”
“He's too effeminate. I like manly guys.”
“Her contractions are 12 minutes apart.”
“Her enthusiasm is contagious.”
“Her health had been deteriorating for many years.”
“Here - let me take a look.”
“Here – let me adjust the seat for you.”
“Here's an estimate of the cost. Keep in mind, it's just a ballpark.”
“Here, I printed out your extension and your computer login.”
“Here. Take an extra one, just in case.”
“Hey guys. How’s it going?”
“Hey man, you're preaching to the choir. ”
“Hey there buddy! Daddy missed you.”
“Hey, I just wanted to remind you that, um, you haven't paid yet for this month?”
“Hey, I think I'm going to cut out a bit early today.”
“Hey, can I talk to you for a minute?”
“Hey, can you pick up some take-out on your way home?”
“Hey, come on! That has sentimental value to me!”
“Hey, don't sweat it.”
“Hey, have you had a chance to consider my request?”
“Hey, is anyone driving a blue Buick? Your alarm's going off.”
“Hey, scoot over.”
“Hey, um, you've got something stuck in your teeth.”
“Hey, you're taking up the whole bed!”
“Hi Amy. This is Zack.”
“Hi Isabella, It’s great to hear from you!”
“Hi Jane, I'm not feeling well this morning.”
“Hi Tony. Any update on the status of the next shipment?”
“Hi Trisha, Hope you’re well!”
“Hi — I don't think we've been properly introduced. I'm Aaron.”
“Hi. Do you have any vacancies?”
“Hi. I couldn't help but notice you from across the room.”
“Hi. You've reached Misty. I'm not available to take your call right now, but please leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.”
“His resignation definitely marks the end of an era for Ample.”
“Hmm. That's a good question.”
“Hmm... well, I must admit: I'm stumped.”
“Hold on a sec; I'm in the middle of writing something!”
“Hold on — you might be able to recover it.”
“Hold on, aren't you supposed to be at work right now?”
“Hold on, hold on. Start at the beginning.”
“Hold on. Just hear me out first.”
“Home ownership is more trouble than it's worth.”
“Honestly, I don't regret quitting at all.”
“Honestly, I feel more relieved than anything.”
“Hopefully I can bring my GPA up to at least a 3.0 this semester.”
“Hopefully it won't come to that.”
“Hopefully that'll keep them occupied for a little while.”
“Hopefully we can keep up the momentum this quarter as well.”
“How are you fellas?”
“How awkward!”
“How can you be so naive?”
“How can you concentrate with all that going on?”
“How can you stand working in such a cold, sterile environment day in and day out?”
“How could you buy them without consulting with me?”
“How did you enjoy your stay, Mr. Robinson?”
“How did you find out about this?”
“How do you know which server to select?”
“How do you like it so far?”
“How do you take it?”
“How does it go?”
“How is that my responsibility?”
“How long's it been since you clipped those suckers?”
“How lovely!”
“How many times do I have to tell you to clean up after yourself?”
“How often do you get the opportunity to move to another country?”
“How rude of me! Karen, this is my friend Jeff.”
“How soon would you be available?”
“How'd it go?”
“How'd you manage to pull that off?”
“How's everyone?”
“How's your commute?”
“Hurry up and make up your mind.”
“I actually wrote a paper on this in college.”
“I admire your willpower.”
“I always try to project an image of authority.”
“I am so psyched!”
“I base my tips on how good the service is.”
“I believe it's sold over the counter.”
“I believe that everything happens for a reason.”
“I bet the traffic at the beach this weekend'll be insane.”
“I bet you a hundred dollars the Mets are going to lose.”
“I bet you don't remember me, do you?”
“I bought these here earlier today, but when I got them home I discovered that one of them seems to have a hole in it.”
“I came across an article the other day about how sitting for long periods is supposedly horrible for your health.”
“I came this close to packing up and moving out to Hollywood to pursue an acting career.”
“I can adjust the temperature, if you want.”
“I can assist you with that.”
“I can barely hold my eyes open.”
“I can definitely relate to that.”
“I can definitely tell you're getting better.”
“I can never tell whether he's joking.”
“I can put in a request to Building Maintenance.”
“I can tell you put a lot of work into it.”
“I can tolerate a long commute as long as I'm able to get a seat on the train.”
“I can tolerate the heat, but what I can't stand is this humidity!”
“I can't believe I fell for that.”
“I can't believe someone would do such a thing.”
“I can't believe you watch this stuff. It's so cheesy!”
“I can't control myself when it comes to chocolate.”
“I can't put up with their incessant bickering.”
“I can't remember if I sent it or not.”
“I can't stand it when a man doesn't trim his nails.”
“I can't tell what that word's supposed to be. Any ideas?”
“I can't wait to get it home and try it out!”
“I can't. It's jammed.”
“I consider myself a spiritual person, but I don't adhere to any particular organized religion.”
“I could barely keep a straight face.”
“I could care less about climbing the social ladder or whatever.”
“I could really use a cup of coffee.”
“I couldn't help but overhear you saying something about a film festival. Are you a filmmaker?”
“I couldn't put it down.”
“I couldn't see because of the glare.”
“I did it in under seven hours.”
“I didn't bring any workout clothes.”
“I didn't catch that. Did you hear what he said?”
“I didn't even know who any of the candidates were in most of the races.”
“I didn't raise you to be a picky eater!”
“I didn't realize that you were on a first-name basis.”
“I didn't want to make her feel self-conscious.”
“I didn't want to put her in a nursing home.”
“I do agree with him on defense, though.”
“I do think that you sometimes come across as a bit aggressive.”
“I don't blame you.”
“I don't buy into the idea that you have to go to college to get a good job.”
“I don't get it.”
“I don't get wrapped up in office politics.”
“I don't go for those kind of movies. It's just a bunch of adolescent male wish fulfillment.”
“I don't have one on me.”
“I don't have time to haggle with someone over the price of a piece of furniture!”
“I don't know about that.”
“I don't know exactly how much it'll be. I'll call the office and have them crunch the numbers.”
“I don't know how you do it.”
“I don't know, sweetie. Check the expiration date.”
“I don't know. Too baggy, if you ask me.”
“I don't know... it just cuts out sporadically.”
“I don't like my personal information being out there for everyone to see.”
“I don't like you running around with that crowd.”
“I don't really go for conspiracy theories.”
“I don't see that happening any time soon.”
“I don't see what the big deal is.”
“I don't think I can keep up this pace.”
“I don't think I'd be able to endure that kind of pain.”
“I don't usually give my number out to people I've just met, but for you I'll make an exception.”
“I don't want to burn any bridges.”
“I don't want to get all bulked up; I just want to get toned.”
“I don't want to get into it right now.”
“I don't want to hear any excuses. You need to take responsibility for yourself.”
“I don't want to make a big deal out of it.”
“I don't want to take up any more of your time.”
“I doubt I'll get much for it.”
“I dropped about 20 pounds since the beginning of the year, mostly just by cutting out processed foods and soda.”
“I drove directly home after leaving work.”
“I ended up spending the night in a cheap hotel.”
“I feel like I'm stuck in a rut.”
“I feel like I've hit a plateau.”
“I feel obligated to give at least three weeks' notice at my current job.”
“I feel sorry for young folks these days, entering this job market saddled with these enormous student loans...”
“I felt pretty confident going in.”
“I finally had to just cut him off.”
“I finally had to swallow my pride and beg my parents to lend me some money.”
“I financed the entire company out of my own pocket.”
“I find it hard to believe that you're really going to need all that luggage just for 3 days.”
“I find it hard to relate to him sometimes.”
“I find it really hard to focus on my work in the afternoon.”
“I forgot to charge it.”
“I generally try to keep up with what's going on.”
“I get distracted so easily!”
“I get the whole beans and grind them myself.”
“I get this sharp pain in my shoulder whenever I raise my arm.”
“I give up. What color is it?”
“I got a flat.”
“I got caught without an umbrella.”
“I got in an accident and messed up your car.”
“I got it on a whim one day a few years ago.”
“I got mixed up and called my landlord by mistake.”
“I got pulled over on my way home last night.”
“I got this on sale for only four bucks.”
“I got yelled at for not calling.”
“I guess I just wanted to expand my horizons.”
“I guess I might as well stick around and have one more.”
“I guess I'll thaw this out.”
“I guess it requires some assembly.”
“I guess so.”
“I had Eric when I was only 18.”
“I had chocolate cake for dessert, which was good but nothing special.”
“I had nothing to do with that.”
“I hate to cause trouble, but I ordered this medium-rare.”
“I hate to say 'I told you so', but...”
“I hate when that happens!”
“I have a desk job at an insurance company.”
“I have a gut feeling that it's a boy.”
“I have bags under my eyes, don't I?”
“I have only a vague understanding of Korean politics.”
“I have some good news. I was offered the job in Singapore.”
“I have this recurring dream where I'm on a boat that's sinking.”
“I have to admit, I do prefer bottled water.”
“I have to put together a presentation for Upper Management.”
“I have to renew it soon. It expires in June.”
“I have to say — I was kind of disappointed.”
“I have to say, I've been so impressed with how you've just taken the initiative and really stepped up on this project.”
“I hear some kind of siren in the background.”
“I hear that it's a likely Oscar contender.”
“I hear that mobile app developers are in demand right now.”
“I hear you're considering going into medicine.”
“I highly recommend it.”
“I hope he's able to fit in at his new school.”
“I hope we can still be friends.”
“I improvised on a recipe that I found in a magazine.”
“I intend to address these challenges head-on.”
“I interpreted that as a sign that he was letting her go.”
“I just barely made it back in time to return the car.”
“I just caught the tail end of it.”
“I just reached out to a few people I knew in the industry and asked if they knew anyone who was hiring.”
“I just skinned it a little.”
“I just thought I'd come out and get some fresh air and sunshine.”
“I just wanted to make sure we're all on the same page.”
“I keep making the same mistake over and over.”
“I kind of feel obligated to go, you know?”
“I knew it!”
“I knew you'd give me a hard time about it!”
“I know I'm going to mangle this...”
“I know how you feel. I went through the same thing after my father passed away.”
“I know it's tough going out there, but we need to keep pushing.”
“I know that I have some very big shoes to fill.”
“I know that it's a bit of a risk, but I really think we can pull it off.”
“I know that it's highly unlikely that anyone will publish it, but I figured, 'What the hell...'”
“I know; it doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.”
“I like a guy with a nice body, but if he's a little overweight I can live with it.”
“I like this one except for the color.”
“I like to leave a generous tip.”
“I look forward to hearing from you.”
“I look like a dork.”
“I looked everywhere for this! Where'd you find it?”
“I lost a substantial amount of money.”
“I love that dry, deadpan style of humor he has.”
“I love your work.”
“I made the equivalent of about three bucks an hour.”
“I marinated it overnight in some garlic, ginger, lime, and olive oil.”
“I mean, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration.”
“I might take you up on that.”
“I miss hanging out with people that I can really geek out about this kind of stuff with.”
“I mostly wear neutral colors and earth tones.”
“I must say, I've been quite impressed with the quality of the pictures that I've taken with it.”
“I need someone I can count on.”
“I need to go get my prescription filled, so I'll be back in a while.”
“I need to report a lost or stolen ATM card.”
“I need to swing by the office and drop off a few documents.”
“I need to work off these love handles.”
“I need to work on my posture.”
“I never really developed a taste for beer.”
“I never used to be the one to make the first move, but now I'll just go up to someone and say "Hey, how's it going?"”
“I nicked it shaving.”
“I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride.”
“I only got four hours of sleep last night.”
“I owe you an apology. It was wrong of me to say that to you.”
“I personally think she's one of the most underrated actresses of all time.”
“I predict that she'll win by a landslide.”
“I probably won't be able to get to that until tomorrow morning.”
“I ran into someone I haven't seen in years.”
“I read that some researchers did a study and found a link between heart disease and flossing.”
“I saw a whole herd of deer leap across the road.”
“I saw her walking down the street, playing with her phone.”
“I saw this incredible documentary the other day on the state of the public school system.”
“I saw you checking out that lady in there.”
“I saw... oh shoot, what's her name? I'm drawing a blank.”
“I say we give it a try.”
“I see some potential in this idea.”
“I see. Well, thanks anyway.”
“I seriously need to start sending out invitations soon.”
“I shall destroy all who dare to oppose me!”
“I should get going.”
“I started watching over her shoulder and... what can I say? I got sucked into it.”
“I stepped in a big puddle on the way over here, and now my feet are soaking wet.”
“I swear, I came this close to just slamming him right in his face!”
“I take it you disagree...”
“I tend to dress a little more conservatively at the office.”
“I think I blew it.”
“I think I get the gist.”
“I think I have a pretty good shot at getting it.”
“I think I may have a decent chance of winning it.”
“I think I'll sit this one out.”
“I think I'm going to take the day off.”
“I think I’m improving little by little.”
“I think he's still hung up on her.”
“I think that the ship symbolizes your feelings about your professional life.”
“I think the filter needs to be changed.”
“I think the guy in the fedora just winked at me.”
“I think we need to steer the conversation back to this specific project.”
“I think you forgot to attach the PDF.”
“I think you need to get your priorities straight.”
“I think you set your expectations a little high.”
“I thought it was a really original take on the story.”
“I totally bombed it.”
“I tried to merge into the right lane, but there was a car in my blind spot.”
“I tried to talk him out of it.”
“I try to come in early to beat the rush hour traffic.”
“I understand the general sentiment, but it's hard for me to concisely summarize what they're saying.”
“I urge everyone to take advantage of the free flu shots being offered this week.”
“I used to be able to run five miles without breaking a sweat. Now I get winded after the first five minutes.”
“I used to be such a procrastinator!”
“I usually just fast forward through the commercials.”
“I usually wear it parted on the side.”
“I walked quite a way out, but it was still only about waist deep.”
“I want to do something meaningful with my life.”
“I want to go back to what Kevin said a few minutes ago.”
“I want to switch to a new carrier, but I have 6 more months on my contract.”
“I want to thank you for all the support you've given me.”
“I want to try to shed a few pounds and get back in shape.”
“I wanted to let you all know that Mindy has suffered a loss in her family.”
“I was completely oblivious!”
“I was going for something abstract and kind of edgy.”
“I was halfway there when I realized I didn't have my wallet.”
“I was having a conversation with Sarah, and this guy came up and said 'Hi' to her.”
“I was in stitches the whole show.”
“I was introduced to him by a mutual friend.”
“I was just about to go into that.”
“I was kind of disappointed with how they turned out, to be honest.”
“I was originally hired as an engineer, but I wound up in sales.”
“I was pleasantly surprised.”
“I was really sleepy because I had gone out drinking the night before.”
“I was slammed all week.”
“I was stuck in pointless meetings all day.”
“I was supposed to bring it back by 6:00.”
“I was surprised by how down-to-earth he was.”
“I was thinking a shark or something along those lines.”
“I was thinking something a little more upscale.”
“I was tossing and turning all night.”
“I was wondering if I could exchange them for another pair.”
“I watched a few episodes, but I couldn't really get into it.”
“I waved to him but he didn't seem to recognize me.”
“I went out of my way to make sure you were comfortable.”
“I went straight home after work.”
“I went straight to sleep as soon as I got home.”
“I went to a doctor and got some antibiotics, but she said that it would take a few days for them to kick in.”
“I went to see a talk last night.”
“I will be out of the office for the week of December 27, with limited access to e-mail.”
“I wish I didn't have that stray hair sticking out.”
“I wish I'd studied something a little more practical.”
“I wish it would stop raining.”
“I wish you'd told me sooner.”
“I woke up this morning to the smell of coffee and the sound of birds chirping.”
“I would have guessed that you were in your mid-twenties.”
“I would lean toward staying in Spain.”
“I would say something to the waiter.”
“I would set it for... 5:30?”
“I would've had to pay a hundred-dollar fine if it had been late.”
“I would... I guess I would set up a trust fund for my kids... and stick the rest in savings.”
“I wouldn't mind seeing her again.”
“I wouldn't say he's stupid. A little naive, maybe.”
“I wouldn't sign up for a tour unless it was somewhere that's really hard to get around in as a foreigner.”
“I'd appreciate any feedback you can give me on the content, as well as the spelling and grammar.”
“I'd better lock it up just in case.”
“I'd go out and blow it all on a huge shopping spree!”
“I'd just like to say, on behalf of everyone here, good luck in your new home.”
“I'd like to cancel my membership.”
“I'd like to cash this. Do I need to fill out a deposit slip or anything?”
“I'd like to deposit this into checking, please.”
“I'd like to meet to discuss my son's performance in your class and what I can do to help him do better.”
“I'd like to send this via registered mail.”
“I'd like to speak with someone about refinancing my home.”
“I'd like to take off the week of March 10th - 14th. Let me know if that presents a problem.”
“I'd like to think that I would donate most of it to a worthy cause.”
“I'd love to go, but I don't know if I'd be able to manage it financially.”
“I'd love to hear what you think of it.”
“I'd rather not open up that whole can of worms.”
“I'd say that my greatest strength is my willingness to take risks.”
“I'll be there bright and early!”
“I'll call you next week and we can settle on the time and place.”
“I'll come tuck you in and read you a story in a minute.”
“I'll fiddle around with it for a while.”
“I'll get to that in just a minute.”
“I'll give you a ring next week to work out the details.”
“I'll go pick up all the stuff we need.”
“I'll have a chef’s salad, dressing on the side please.”
“I'll have one once in a blue moon.”
“I'll just be glad when it's over.”
“I'll just let that one soak for a little while.”
“I'll just need to see a photo I.D.”
“I'll just take this and put it all on my card.”
“I'll keep an eye out for it.”
“I'll keep an eye out for it.”
“I'll print out a few copies of that for people to refer to.”
“I'll probably have to go to an accountant this year.”
“I'll run it by April and see what she thinks.”
“I'll see your five and raise you five more.”
“I'll shoot her an e-mail and find out where we stand.”
“I'll take that as a 'no'?”
“I'll tell you what I'll do: I'll give it to you for seventy-five hundred, and I'll throw in the cover and helmet for free.”
“I'll warn you - It's still pretty damp.”
“I'm a lightweight.”
“I'm a little worried about what would happen if we were to have an earthquake.”
“I'm all for moderation, but this is ridiculous!”
“I'm amazed at how well it turned out, given the circumstances.”
“I'm at the point where I can understand most of what's going on around me.”
“I'm behind you on this one hundred percent.”
“I'm descended from a famous 16th-century warrior.”
“I'm driving through a rough part of town.”
“I'm expecting something to come in today or tomorrow.”
“I'm finally making a go of it.”
“I'm fine with a traditional ceremony.”
“I'm finished filling this out, but I wasn't quite sure what to write in this section.”
“I'm getting a head start on my Christmas shopping.”
“I'm going to go check out the farmer's market in Union Square, if you want to join me.”
“I'm going to make an effort to spend more quality time with my family.”
“I'm having chest pains.”
“I'm headed out to grab some lunch. You want me to pick you up something?”
“I'm in support of anything that generates new jobs.”
“I'm in the mood for something light.”
“I'm just auditing it, so it doesn't count toward my major.”
“I'm just gonna kick back with a cold drink and watch the game. You?”
“I'm just looking.”
“I'm just putting the finishing touches on it.”
“I'm just sitting here, watching the bamboo sway back and forth in the breeze.”
“I'm keeping my options open.”
“I'm kind of shy when it comes to the opposite sex.”
“I'm looking for a studio in the range of about $1200 a month, preferably downtown.”
“I'm looking forward to seeing you.”
“I'm more interested in having a really authentic local experience.”
“I'm not crazy about them.”
“I'm not even remotely interested in hearing what he has to say.”
“I'm not really a fan of horizontal stripes.”
“I'm not really into the whole cutesy thing.”
“I'm not saying that they're not skilled musicians... their stuff just isn't for me.”
“I'm not saying that's true for all Japanese people, of course.”
“I'm not seeing any results.”
“I'm notorious for forgetting birthdays.”
“I'm on a roll! No pun intended.”
“I'm on it.”
“I'm on my own tonight.”
“I'm open to other suggestions, though.”
“I'm out there busting my ass and you're in here slacking off?”
“I'm perfectly fine not having cable.”
“I'm pleased to announce that Carlos Turner has been promoted to Northeastern Regional Manager.”
“I'm pretty strapped for cash myself.”
“I'm really sorry, but I won't be able to make it to New York next month.”
“I'm so out of touch with pop culture these days.”
“I'm so sorry. That was totally my fault.”
“I'm sorry if you felt excluded or ignored, but it's not my job to babysit you.”
“I'm sorry to hear that.”
“I'm sorry to see him go.”
“I'm sorry, I can't go into that.”
“I'm sorry, but can you clarify what it is you're asking about?”
“I'm sorry, you're breaking up.”
“I'm sorry. I don't set the rules; I just enforce them.”
“I'm sorry. I just don't get what you're trying to say.”
“I'm sorry. What was your name again?”
“I'm sorry; something's come up, and I won't be able to make it.”
“I'm starving! Let's eat.”
“I'm staying out of it.”
“I'm still on the fence.”
“I'm sure it'll be nominated, but I'd be surprised if it won.”
“I'm sure it'll pick back up soon.”
“I'm sure it's fine.”
“I'm sure it's perfectly safe, but it has a funny taste.”
“I'm sure we can come to an agreement.”
“I'm talking lobster, chicken, pizza... you name it!”
“I'm totally obsessed with Glee.”
“I'm trying to break my Facebook addiction, so I haven't been on in a while.”
“I'm trying to cut down on caffeine.”
“I'm trying to decide whether I should take my laptop.”
“I'm trying to pack light.”
“I'm up for anything.”
“I'm very sorry that it didn't meet your standards.”
“I'm willing to help you out, but you've got to put forth a little more effort.”
“I've always looked up to him as a role model.”
“I've been diagnosed with Parkinson's.”
“I've been feeling kind of lightheaded lately whenever I stand up.”
“I've been getting all these random friend requests lately. Do you get those?”
“I've been glued to the TV all week.”
“I've been having excruciating sinus headaches for the last few days.”
“I've been humming that song all day.”
“I've been known to have 5 or 6 cups in a day.”
“I've been meaning to ask you: do you know what's up with Matt?”
“I've been on one of those low-carb diets for the last few months.”
“I've come a long way since then.”
“I've developed a rash of some kind on my upper back, between my shoulder blades.”
“I've disposed of it.”
“I've got it.”
“I've got this neighbor who plays this god-awful techno music until one in the morning.”
“I've got to get my own place.”
“I've got to hand it to you: you've really stepped up these last few weeks.”
“I've got to work off this beer belly!”
“I've gotten a lot of positive feedback on it.”
“I've had this presentation looming over me for weeks now.”
“I've had this song stuck in my head for two days!”
“I've had to walk up and down six flights of stairs all week.”
“I've lived here for nearly 15 years, off and on.”
“I've never been able to stick to a diet.”
“I've never had a single problem with it - knock on wood!”
“I've never seen such a disgusting bathroom in my life!”
“I've personally found that long-distance relationships are really hard to make work.”
“I've tried to suppress it.”
“Ideally, I'd like to be responsible for managing a small team of my own.”
“If I HAD to pick something, I'd say it's that I have trouble saying 'no' to people's requests.”
“If I recall correctly, I think it was blue.”
“If anything comes up between now and then, just let me know.”
“If anything, I have to actively work to put on weight.”
“If it doesn't fit you, let me know and I'll give you the receipt to exchange it.”
“If only we'd just waited there, this never would have happened.”
“If payment is not received by January 15th, you will be charged a $150 penalty.”
“If there are any issues that require immediate attention, I can be reached on my mobile at 646-469-XXXX.”
“If we all pitch in and help out, it shouldn't take too long.”
“If you ask me, the real problem is the way that the media has handled this.”
“If you could live in any period in history, which one would it be?”
“If you decide somewhere down the road that you need some of the more advanced features, you can always sell it and upgrade to a more advanced model.”
“If you don't behave yourself, you're going straight to sleep after dinner. Do you understand me?”
“If you get questions that should be fielded by Ops, this will help you determine which Ops staffer is responsible for which sales division.”
“If you get stuck, come grab me and I’ll be happy to help.”
“If you go with the High Yield checking account, you can earn 1.25% interest on your balance.”
“If you have any questions or concerns, now is the time to bring them up.”
“If you have any questions regarding Adele or her performance, please feel free to contact me.”
“If you have questions about anything, feel free to come by and ask, any time.”
“If you just blindly accept whatever they decide to offer, you're definitely leaving money on the table.”
“If you keep plucking them, you'll end up with no eyebrows left.”
“If you like chocolate, you'll love Tollhouse double chocolate chip cookies.”
“If you lose that, we're screwed.”
“If you make less than $100,000, you should fill out form 1040-EZ.”
“If you notice anything suspicious, please alert the authorities immediately.”
“If you promised them you'd be there, you'd really better follow through.”
“If you show the kids respect, they'll return the favor.”
“If you're feeling under the weather, by all means go home and get some rest.”
“Images on this site may not be used without my express written permission.”
“In case of fire, use stairs unless otherwise instructed.”
“In many ways, people are worse off now than they were 10 years ago.”
“In retrospect, I probably should have known it was a scam.”
“In the unlikely event of an emergency water landing, you may find a flotation device beneath your seat cushion.”
“Indeed.”
“Inhale... and exhale.”
“Interesting. I've never encountered that phrase before.”
“Is it just me, or was that a bit of a letdown?”
“Is she coming or what?”
“Is that for here or to go?”
“Is that supposed to be his apartment?”
“Is that widely used?”
“Is there a certain size you're looking for?”
“Is there any way I can convince you to reconsider?”
“Is there anything else I can help you with today?”
“Is there anything going on between you two?”
“Is there anything in particular you're in the mood for?”
“Is this place any good?”
“Is this seat taken?”
“Is your back getting stiff?”
“Isn't it based on a true story?”
“It calls for vanilla extract. Do we still have any?”
“It can be tough to navigate the sea of information that's out there these days.”
“It depends on whether he's truly remorseful or just saying that to get back in your good graces.”
“It depends. What are you making?”
“It doesn't hurt to ask.”
“It gets monotonous after a while, don't you think?”
“It happens. Don't worry about it.”
“It hasn't really sunk in yet.”
“It just wasn't very believable.”
“It kind of took me by surprise.”
“It looks like I'm being deployed in a couple of weeks.”
“It looks like I've worn through the soles.”
“It looks like his contract isn't being renewed.”
“It may not be too eco-friendly, but they're a lot easier to carry that way.”
“It may take up to three or four weeks for delivery.”
“It might seem like no big deal, but it reflects badly on the entire organization.”
“It must be clogged.”
“It must be great not having to answer to a boss.”
“It must have been caused by someone entering the date incorrectly.”
“It only takes me about 15 minutes.”
“It says not to take it on an empty stomach.”
“It says you're supposed to use it in a well-ventilated area.”
“It seems like it was only yesterday that we first met here.”
“It seems to be trendy these days to have a bit of stubble. To me, it just looks messy.”
“It sounds like you have a difficult decision to make.”
“It sounds vaguely familiar.”
“It takes a lot of people 15 years, sometimes even more, to work off their college loans.”
“It takes place in Ancient Rome.”
“It took a lot of patience.”
“It took forever to go through customs.”
“It turns out that my roommate had left his window unlocked anyway.”
“It was a great deal. It seemed like a no-brainer.”
“It was great meeting you the other day.”
“It was less than $100 for the four of us, which is quite reasonable.”
“It was nice and all, but it didn't quite live up to the hype.”
“It was pretty uneventful.”
“It was supposed to be an investment, but it turns out it actually depreciated in value.”
“It was way out in the middle of nowhere.”
“It wasn't as funny as I thought it would be.”
“It wouldn't kill you to do a load of laundry every now and then, would it?”
“It's a bit intimidating.”
“It's a good value for the price.”
“It's a little out of my price range.”
“It's a little overcast.”
“It's a long story.”
“It's a lot of fun.”
“It's a nasty habit — bad for your health, expensive, not to mention the odor.”
“It's a quiet little suburban community about 30 minutes outside the city.”
“It's a routine procedure.”
“It's a shame you missed it!”
“It's a terrible, terrible tragedy.”
“It's a vast improvement over my last camera.”
“It's about this seemingly normal suburban couple who are actually undercover spies.”
“It's about time!”
“It's all about self-discipline.”
“It's all turned to slush at this point.”
“It's all yours.”
“It's an 8-hour drive, so we should leave here by nine o'clock.”
“It's awfully cold for March.”
“It's been downgraded to a tropical storm.”
“It's been on the market for nearly a year now, but we still have nothing to show for it.”
“It's been one thing after another all day.”
“It's crazy how quickly it caught on!”
“It's crooked. It's tilting to the right.”
“It's frickin' freezing out there!”
“It's funny: he's this big, burly guy but his voice is all soft and high-pitched.”
“It's getting harder and harder to earn a living as a photographer these days.”
“It's good stuff. Organic, no artificial flavors or preservatives... and it's pretty tasty!”
“It's imperative that you keep up with the reading.”
“It's important to eat your veggies so you can grow up to be big and strong.”
“It's just been one of those days.”
“It's just gathering dust in a closet somewhere.”
“It's kind of hit-or-miss.”
“It's made a noticeable difference.”
“It's more or less done.”
“It's mostly just spread through word of mouth.”
“It's never a dull moment!”
“It's nice and all, but by the second or third day I started to get restless.”
“It's nice to be back.”
“It's not all glamour and prestige; we put in a lot of long, thankless hours.”
“It's not bad... for what it is.”
“It's not like we need any more food.”
“It's not that long of a hike.”
“It's not the end of the world.”
“It's not up to me; I'm way too far down on the totem pole.”
“It's occupied!”
“It's official: I'm moving to the U.S.!”
“It's one building over from a little playground.”
“It's pretty catchy.”
“It's probably not even worth entering.”
“It's running out of juice.”
“It's so much easier to order something than to spend all that time going to the grocery store, cooking, washing dishes... Not to mention I'm not that good of a cook to begin with.”
“It's starting to come together.”
“It's still good. Just heat it up a bit.”
“It's strictly confidential.”
“It's such a waste of time.”
“It's super important that I get this internship.”
“It's supposed to clear up by Friday.”
“It's time for the bouquet toss!”
“It's truly an honor to meet someone of your stature and influence.”
“It's under "2012".”
“It's up to you.”
“It's you who should be worried, my friend.”
“It's your call.”
“It... uh... I think it auto-saves your work as you type.”
“I’ll do the rest by hand.”
“I’m going to have you shadow Narisa for the first few days until you’re comfortable working on your own. How does that sound?”
“I’m good at thinking quickly on my feet.”
“I’m not sure that’s a good idea.”
“I’m responsible for filing permits and paperwork with the government.”
“I’m... ah... I'm exploring my options right now.”
“J.B. is kind of a stickler about getting to work on time.”
“James is, like, a hard core soccer fan.”
“Jane wanted me to tell you that she's sorry she couldn't make it.”
“Janu is going to be filling in for me while I'm out on maternity leave.”
“Japanese people tend to be rather reserved.”
“Jeez! It was an honest mistake!”
“Jenny’s marketing prowess, professionalism, persistence and passion combine to make her the perfect match for our team.”
“Just a heads up - we're going to have to meet soon.”
“Just as I started to think that I was going to get a few minutes to relax, the baby woke up and started crying at the top of his lungs.”
“Just as you started to think we were finally headed toward an economic recovery, unemployment goes up again.”
“Just be yourself.”
“Just because you can doesn't mean you should.”
“Just give it to me straight.”
“Just keep track of how much you're spending and I'll pay you back.”
“Just kidding!”
“Just tell me the truth.”
“Just thinking about how enormous it all is... it blows my mind!”
“Kazu emailed and said he had to cancel his trip.”
“Keep in mind that it's a lot warmer there at this time of year.”
“Keep in touch!”
“Keep your eyes on the ball.”
“Kneel down on your hands and knees and arch your back.”
“Ladies and gentlemen, we're experiencing some turbulence. Please return to your seats and fasten your seatbelts.”
“Landscape architecture is an extremely competitive field.”
“Lay it on its side and hold it steady with your other hand. It's easier to cut that way.”
“Let me get straight to the point.”
“Let me know if that works.”
“Let me take you around and introduce you to everyone.”
“Let me tell you a bit about my background.”
“Let's all take a step back and remember that it's about what's best for the kids.”
“Let's crack open a window and get some fresh air in here.”
“Let's definitely keep in touch.”
“Let's get an objective opinion. Tom, what do YOU think?”
“Let's just not bother cooking tonight.”
“Let's just weed out the ones that don't have a photo attached.”
“Let's not get bogged down in the details at this point.”
“Let's not jump to conclusions.”
“Let's say that someone breaks into your house and tries to attack you. What would you do?”
“Let's say you go up on stage and completely bomb. So what? What's the worst that can happen?”
“Let's take a look at that.”
“Let's... talk about that offline.”
“Life's not all fun and games.”
“Listen - I know it's none of my business, but you should probably apologize to her.”
“Listen, I don't want any trouble.”
“Listen, I don't want to take up too much of your time.”
“Listen, do you mind if I crash on your couch for a night or two?”
“Look at the size of those teeth! Man, I wouldn't want to come across one of those out in the wild.”
“Look at this place! They completely trashed it!”
“Look on the bright side. You've still got your health and your family.”
“Look on the bright side: now you can justify getting something newer.”
“Look! You got ice cream all down the front of your shirt!”
“Look, they're in season now.”
“Looks like they finally got around to fixing that light.”
“Looks like you'll have to fend for yourself for a few days.”
“Lord, we pray that you watch over Richard and his family in this difficult time.”
“Louise has been killing it!”
“Ma'am, it seems to be six pounds over the allowed weight. There will be an additional overweight baggage charge for that.”
“Make a right at the next light.”
“Make sure they're cooked all the way through.”
“Make sure to bundle up!”
“Make yourself comfortable.”
“Man! She is going to flip out when she hears about this.”
“Man! You're on fire!”
“Man, I am so exhausted!”
“May I offer you a complimentary dessert?”
“May I remind you that payment is due at the beginning of the month?”
“Maybe a few of us can all chip in and get her something really nice for her baby shower.”
“Maybe if we rearrange some of this stuff...?”
“Maybe you can settle this debate we've been having. Who do you think is hotter: Beyoncé or Rihanna?”
“Meanwhile, can you guys decide on the theme?”
“Megan was pissed off at Don, but since she couldn't yell at him directly she took it out on Peggy.”
“Meliana, I'm afraid I have some bad news.”
“Meyerson suffered a major knee injury last year that took him out of the game for most of the season.”
“Mintel, the world’s largest computer chip manufacturer, reported a sharp decline in its quarterly profits on Tuesday as computer sales continue to fall.”
“Mmm! This is terrific!”
“Modern life is confusing, in that technology is constantly changing.”
“Mom, the faucet's dripping.”
“Monica's been growing increasingly disruptive in class over the past few weeks.”
“Most importantly, you've got to be passionate about it.”
“Mount Shinmoedake, a volcano in southern Japan, began erupting earlier this week.”
“Moving on, let's review the differences between ionic and covalent bonds.”
“My allergies are killing me!”
“My coach used to tell us, 'You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.'”
“My ears are still ringing.”
“My father was always too absorbed in his work to pay much attention to me.”
“My glasses are fogging up.”
“My grandpa used to tell me about how he had to get up at the crack of dawn every day to start work on the farm.”
“My heart goes out to all the victims of this tragic event.”
“My heart's still racing.”
“My husband is a total baseball freak.”
“My infant is running a fever of a hundred and two.”
“My job requires me to put in a lot of late hours.”
“My knee is acting up again.”
“My long-term goal is to open my own restaurant.”
“My mom is plump like me, but my dad is tall and wiry.”
“My my! Don't you look dapper?”
“My old one's kind of worn-out-looking.”
“My parents set really high standards for me, and I haven't always lived up to them.”
“My phone bill was even higher than usual this month.”
“My show is coming on at ten.”
“My wife'll kill me if I don't get home soon.”
“Nah, she's way out of my league.”
“Nelly, can you maybe shed a little light on this?”
“New York-bound local train, now boarding on track three.”
“Next up is Steve. He's going to walk us through the new homepage redesign.”
“Nice to meet you. Welcome aboard!”
“Night night!”
“No exceptions!”
“No matter what happens, I'm there for you.”
“No offense, but I just don't see what the point of those is.”
“No one has come forward yet to claim responsibility for the attacks and police have not named any suspects.”
“No one's going to come knocking on your door. You've got to take the initiative.”
“No thanks. I'll just try him again later.”
“No thanks. I'm too wired up as it is.”
“No thanks. Sunscreen makes my skin feel all oily.”
“No way!”
“No way! Get out of here!”
“No way. You don't stand a chance!”
“No, I couldn't possibly. I'm so stuffed.”
“No, I mean it!”
“No, I packed my lunch today. Thanks, though.”
“No, I'm good, thanks.”
“No, I'm good. I had a late lunch.”
“No, I'm self-taught.”
“No, come on! I'm not laughing at you; I'm laughing with you.”
“No, it's just a scratch.”
“No-no; this is for grown-ups.”
“No. I'm sorry, but this is unacceptable.”
“Nonsense!”
“Not a chance! I've got this one in the bag.”
“Not at all.”
“Not exactly, but I did get some promising leads.”
“Not that I know of.”
“Not that other modes of communication aren't useful, of course.”
“Not to mention, there are always new devices coming out.”
“Nothing in particular.”
“Now it's just a matter of getting everything unpacked!”
“Now you see what I go through every day!”
“Now — paddle your arms and kick your legs!”
“OK! Get off my back!”
“OK, I think that's about it.”
“OK, I'll let this one slide, but you'd better show up next time.”
“OK, OK. No need to get all melodramatic.”
“OK, Sorry to bother you.”
“OK, fair enough.”
“OK, head north on Highway 15 for 2 or 3 minutes, then turn right at the first light after the overpass.”
“OK, let me take attendance and then we'll get started.”
“OK, let's shoot for Wednesday.”
“OK, so for the sake of discussion, let's say that the flight is a thousand bucks each.”
“OK, well, I'll let you go.”
“OK, well, I’ll let you get settled in.”
“OK, who wants pancakes?”
“OK. Let's get down to business.”
“OK. Let's go with that then.”
“OK. Well, I'll take it.”
“OK. Well, it was a pleasure meeting you.”
“Obviously, heavy drinking can lead to liver damage and so on.”
“Oh my God, that's horrible!”
“Oh my God, that's wonderful!”
“Oh my God, you must be so excited!”
“Oh my goodness. It was so moving, by the end I was tearing up.”
“Oh my gosh... I'm speechless.”
“Oh really? I was an Architecture major, but I minored in Political Science.”
“Oh shit. It totally slipped my mind.”
“Oh well, it'll come back to me in a few minutes.”
“Oh wow, that sounds really interesting.”
“Oh wow. That sounds fascinating.”
“Oh yeah, they're loaded.”
“Oh! You trained him to stand on his hind legs?”
“Oh, I guess we're both going the same way, huh?”
“Oh, I'm so sorry. Thank you for reminding me.”
“Oh, I'm sorry. Am I blocking your view?”
“Oh, have you taken up painting?”
“Oh, hey Debbie. Sorry, I meant to call someone else.”
“Oh, my bad. Didn't realize you were saving it.”
“Oh, so you’re one of those, huh?”
“Oh, that's too bad.”
“Oh, you shouldn't have!”
“On a scale of one to five, I'd give it a four.”
“On that note, I think it's time for me to leave.”
“On the bright side, we were able to cut costs by 20%”
“On the count of three. One, two, three!”
“Once upon a time, there was a kingdom ruled by a kind and beautiful queen.”
“Once you commit to it, there's no going back.”
“Once you get to know it, it's not that hard.”
“One day I want to buy a little farm in the country and grow vegetables and raise chickens.”
“Only 2 left in stock — order soon!”
“Ooh, my leg's asleep.”
“Ooh, those make you look so intellectual!”
“Oops! I meant 2 weeks from yesterday, not today.”
“Our anniversary is coming up soon.”
“Our faces are a little out of focus.”
“Our subscription to the Times is coming up for renewal.”
“Our success was largely due to Adele's contributions.”
“Our top priority right now is making sure that everyone is OK.”
“Over one in five Americans suffer from obesity.”
“Over time, crud starts to build up in the engine.”
“Party of 6, right this way.”
“Pay close attention to the bottom right corner.”
“Pay up!”
“Penguins are remarkably well adapted to their icy environment, thanks to millions of years of evolution.”
“People generally assume that more expensive products are of higher quality, but that's not necessarily the case.”
“People in a position of authority have a responsibility not to abuse that authority.”
“People say that Detroit is long past its prime, but some still hold out hope that the city will revive itself.”
“People will say almost anything to get out of jury duty.”
“Personally, I try to adhere to local customs whenever possible.”
“Pet her gently, OK?”
“Pick out which one you want.”
“Pick up the pace, ladies!”
“Please alert the development team if you receive any error messages.”
“Please disregard my last message. It was mistakenly sent to the wrong group.”
“Please do not leave your valuables unattended.”
“Please get back to me by the end of the day.”
“Please join me in congratulating him on his new position.”
“Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.”
“Please note that all applications must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation.”
“Please note that email service will be down on Thurday, January 26th from 12:00 am EST to 6:00 am EST in order to perform scheduled maintenance on our systems.”
“Please note that these dates are tentative.”
“Please refer any payroll-related questions to Jared going forward.”
“Please retain this receipt for your records.”
“Please stop me if you have any questions.”
“Please tell me I don't have to start over from scratch...”
“Please! You've got to help me!”
“Please, please, please - let me know if there's anything I can do to help you through these times.”
“Police have not yet determined the cause of death.”
“Pop the hood, will you?”
“Prior to that, I spent two years as an administrative assistant at a recruiting agency.”
“Probably just pay off my credit cards and student loans.”
“Pull up a little closer.”
“Quit nagging me!”
“Quit playing with your food!”
“Rachit reports to Irina.”
“Really? They plowed my street the next morning.”
“Really? When did they split up?”
“Remember guys: there's no 'I' in 'team'.”
“Remember that sketchy neighborhood we used to live in?”
“Remember that your days don't carry over, so put in your requests soon.”
“Rest assured, we'll find this scumbag and make him pay.”
“Restricted area: Do not enter.”
“Right back at you.”
“Rina, let me call you right back.”
“Rory made the team!”
“Sales have been steadily increasing since the launch.”
“Sales have been steadily rising.”
“Seat backs and tray tables must be placed in their upright and locked positions.”
“Security was super tight.”
“See here? I patched up that spot where the drywall was starting to crack.”
“See how the alert message changed when you did that?”
“See, I can't do that. I'm a total neat freak.”
“Seriously?”
“Set up a recurring external transfer.”
“Settle down! You're getting all worked up over nothing.”
“She can come across as stuck up at first.”
“She claims to be all about honesty and integrity? What a hypocrite!”
“She did tell some interesting anecdotes, though.”
“She didn't even break a sweat.”
“She goes above and beyond to deliver the very best education to each and every student.”
“She got tied up at work.”
“She had it coming.”
“She has such bad taste!”
“She insisted that I take it.”
“She is also the recipient of numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction.”
“She is highly motivated, reliable, and pleasant to work with.”
“She kind of perked up when I mentioned Hannah's name.”
“She makes a compelling argument.”
“She paid for the trip out of her own pocket.”
“She played a little trick on me yesterday.”
“She stayed by his side the whole time.”
“She still sends me photos of her family on a regular basis.”
“She told me she had to draw some blood, and I swear I nearly fainted.”
“She used to report to Amy, then she got promoted to Manager and Amy moved over to the Pricing department. ”
“She was a stray that I took in.”
“She was asking something about her travel arrangements, but I didn't quite get what she wanted.”
“She was initially hesitant to give me her phone number, but I was persistent.”
“She was promoting her new book.”
“She was yelling at us and barking out orders.”
“She wasn't that engaging of a speaker.”
“She went from sales assistant to Vice President in less than 6 years.”
“She wrote me a prescription for some pain killers.”
“She'd never even held a gun before, much less shot one.”
“She'll be with you shortly.”
“She's a big shot in Hollywood now.”
“She's a little overprotective.”
“She's a tremendous asset to the team, and we're lucky to have her.”
“She's already moved on.”
“She's always striking up conversations with total strangers.”
“She's been out of work for over a year now.”
“She's gone on to a better place now.”
“She's off her rocker.”
“She's only been gone one day.”
“She's pretty awesome.”
“She's talking up a storm these days.”
“She's trying on a pair of pants.”
“Shoot! I've got a hangnail.”
“Shop staff here are a lot more nonchalant about how they behave and speak to you.”
“Shouldn't a woman have the right to choose what she does with her own life?”
“Sir, I think we have an issue.”
“Sir, I'm going to have to rescan this.”
“Sir, are you ready to check out?”
“Skim over it and let me know if you have any questions.”
“Smoking is definitely a deal-breaker.”
“So Claire, what do you do?”
“So do we have an agreement?”
“So far I've just been getting caught up.”
“So have you done your taxes yet?”
“So how've you been?”
“So many choices!”
“So much for leaving at a decent time...”
“So now I'll open the floor for questions.”
“So the work we did was all for nothing?”
“So they haven't filed for a divorce yet?”
“So were you transferred here, or did you move voluntarily?”
“So what's the story?”
“So, I heard you're leaving us.”
“So, I'd like to introduce our first speaker, Tom Johnson.”
“So, have you settled back into the routine?”
“So, yeah, that pretty much wraps it up.”
“So, yeah. Anyway...”
“So... yeah, that’s about it.”
“Some creepy guy was hitting on me.”
“Some folks are evacuating, but I'm staying put.”
“Someone should tell those guys that the baggy pants look is totally out of style.”
“Someone walked in on me while I was in the bathroom.”
“Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if I'd stuck with it.”
“Sometimes I'll run into him on the street, and he doesn't even acknowledge that I'm there.”
“Sorry I haven't gotten back to you. I've been swamped.”
“Sorry to interrupt, but can I ask you something quickly?”
“Sorry to keep pestering you, but who can I speak to about getting access to the shared drive?”
“Sorry to keep you waiting.”
“Sorry, I can't hear you. Why don't you text me instead?”
“Sorry, I can't help but get sucked in when there's a game on.”
“Sorry, I got sidetracked.”
“Sorry, I've kind of been in my own little world lately.”
“Sorry, the ink smeared a little.”
“Sounds freaky.”
“Sounds great. What's the catch?”
“So… any ideas?”
“Stand clear of the closing doors please.”
“Starbucks announced that they're going to offer free Internet access at all their locations.”
“Stick it in the microwave on 'defrost' for a few minutes.”
“Sure, I'd be glad to.”
“Sure, I'll add him to the distribution list.”
“Sure, I'll take whatever you have.”
“Sure, take your time.”
“Sure. Blame it on me.”
“Sure. What's up?”
“Sweet!”
“Sweetheart, it's 2011. Get with it!”
“Sylvia, where do you stand on this?”
“Take a few days to think it over.”
“Take a moment to answer those questions on page 13 if you haven't done so already.”
“Take one capsule of this two or three times a day; it'll help ease the pain.”
“Tell me a bit about yourself.”
“Tell me what we need to do in order to make this go through.”
“Thank you SO much! You're the greatest!”
“Thank you all for coming. Wow, what a great turnout.”
“Thank you so much. I was at my wits' end trying to figure that out!”
“Thanks a lot!”
“Thanks but no thanks.”
“Thanks for coming. Let’s go ahead and get started.”
“Thanks! I don't know if that's necessarily true, but it's nice of you to say.”
“Thanks, but I can't. I have a lot to catch up on.”
“Thanks, but I would have remembered!”
“Thanks, that's really sweet of you.”
“That burrito I ate didn't agree with me.”
“That comes with a 90-day warranty. Would you like to purchase an extended two-year warranty?”
“That guy she's seeing is a bit of a shady character.”
“That kind of behavior is not appropriate in public.”
“That kind of behavior would be totally unacceptable where I come from.”
“That look she gave him sent chills up my spine.”
“That looks serious.”
“That makes me think he has something to hide.”
“That new guy is so eager to please. I wish he'd tone it down a little.”
“That one doesn't count!”
“That one's not appropriate for children.”
“That region holds a special place in my heart.”
“That seems like a tough field to break into.”
“That seems pretty risky, given the current economic climate.”
“That sounds a little too intense for me.”
“That sounds like a blast!”
“That sounds like a recipe for disaster.”
“That stuff'll clog your arteries.”
“That was passed down to me by my grandfather.”
“That world seems so foreign to me.”
“That's a drag.”
“That's a fancy-looking new camera you've got there.”
“That's a good move on their part.”
“That's a good question. Let me find out for you.”
“That's a great look on you!”
“That's a real letdown.”
“That's a really strong composition.”
“That's a very generous offer. Um, let me think it over for a few days and get back to you.”
“That's as low as I'm willing to go.”
“That's going to attract a lot of new customers.”
“That's not half bad!”
“That's not my problem.”
“That's not necessarily true.”
“That's not very environmentally conscious of me, is it?”
“That's really cool how you made it look like they're flying.”
“That's unlike him. He's usually so clean-cut.”
“That's weird. I could have sworn I put it here.”
“That's why I always try to pay off my credit card bill every month.”
“That's... quite a bold fashion statement...”
“That’s cool.”
“The Earth's axis is tilted.”
“The Immigration office makes you jump through all kinds of hoops to get a green card.”
“The Jets have let their 12-point lead going into halftime slip away.”
“The average life expectancy there is something crazy like 82 years.”
“The battery life is pretty pathetic.”
“The bottom line is that you have to reduce your calorie intake to lose weight.”
“The company was established in Silicon Valley in 1983.”
“The distance between us and the nearest star is so vast, it takes about 4 years for its light to reach us.”
“The doctor said that it would take a few days for the antibiotics to take effect.”
“The doctor will be with you in just a moment.”
“The dress code is business casual.”
“The economy has taken priority over environmental issues.”
“The exchange rate is killing us.”
“The extent of the damage is just... it's unprecedented.”
“The fast food market in the U.S. is highly competitive.”
“The fender is a little dented. Otherwise, it's as good as new.”
“The first item doesn't really apply to me.”
“The flowers are starting to bloom!”
“The forecast calls for rain.”
“The girl to my left is Adrian's friend Mirlaine.”
“The good thing about it is it doesn't need to be watered that often.”
“The guy in the apartment right below me seems to be having some construction done.”
“The jury found her 'not guilty'!”
“The last thing I want is for you to feel like you can't open up to me about this kind of stuff.”
“The laundry room is closed for repairs until further notice.”
“The material seems durable and there is a good deal of padding along the back and straps for a comfortable fit. ”
“The moment I saw her, it was love at first sight.”
“The music industry has been completely crushed by piracy.”
“The new iPhone just came out, and I've GOT to have it.”
“The next thing I know, I'm sprawled out on the floor.”
“The number of companies that are willing to sponsor a visa is pretty limited.”
“The only thing about fish is that it's so hard to get rid of the odor.”
“The outside was crispy, and the inside was juicy and tender.”
“The pace here is a lot slower.”
“The pain was just unbearable!”
“The portion sizes are so much bigger in the U.S.!”
“The question is whether his leg is fully recovered.”
“The real key is establishing a relationship with the client.”
“The situation in Fukushima is deepening the public's concern over the safety of nuclear power.”
“The soles of my feet are raw from all that walking.”
“The thing about zombies is that they're not fast or resourceful, but they're absolutely relentless.”
“The ultimate goal is to have it available to the public by the end of the year.”
“The video's pretty choppy on my end.”
“Their current President is a former business executive.”
“Their natural habitat is being destroyed, little by little.”
“Their powerful flippers propel them through the water in search of prey.”
“Their produce is always brown and wilted.”
“Then select the appropriate status from the drop-down menu.”
“There are people that you just 'click' with immediately, you know?”
“There is a hurricane warning in effect throughout Delaware and southern New Jersey.”
“There is considerable disagreement among scientists over how likely such a catastrophe is to occur.”
“There is no local Brooklyn-bound service between 34th Street and Canal.”
“There must be a lot of pollen.”
“There seems to be a bit of a lag.”
“There was a huge spike in demand in the second quarter, but it's been flat since then.”
“There were definitely some sparks.”
“There you go!”
“There you go.”
“There you go. You should be up and running now.”
“There you go; you're all buckled in!”
“There's a 24-hour fitness room on the first floor, which you can access with your room key.”
“There's a bit of a chill in here.”
“There's a bug buzzing around my head!”
“There's a few in the area, but they don't have that wide of a selection.”
“There's a good chance that you'll end up buying a lot of stuff while you're there.”
“There's a hurricane headed toward us.”
“There's a little diner on the corner of 69th and Broadway that's all right.”
“There's a position open in digital marketing now that Vicky left.”
“There's a seating chart in the back of the roll book.”
“There's a tournament being held in April that I was thinking about signing up for...”
“There's a very fine line between spanking your kids and child abuse.”
“There's always drama with those two.”
“There's been a big oil spill off the coast of Louisiana.”
“There's been non-stop coverage of it on all the news networks.”
“There's fierce competition among photographers for clients.”
“There's no point in buying a costume if you're not even going to wear it out.”
“There's no sense beating yourself up over it.”
“There's no way.”
“There's nothing good on right now.”
“There's one little patch that never seems to grow in.”
“There's so much to do there.”
“There's some kind of bug going around.”
“There's some kind of funky odor in here.”
“There's this nosy lady next door who's always in our business.”
“There’s a twenty dollar minimum.”
“These ATM fees have gotten to be ridiculous!”
“These days, it's nearly impossible for a family to get by on a single income.”
“These do look good for a mobile phone.”
“These readings are off the charts!”
“They are testing the limits of my patience!”
“They are widely recognized as the world's leading solar energy company.”
“They can hold you indefinitely without a trial.”
“They did just a phenomenal job on this event.”
“They don't even make eye contact with you!”
“They found that different brain regions developed depending on how difficult it was for the subjects to learn.”
“They had a spread like you wouldn't believe!”
“They had me on hold for like 20 minutes!”
“They kicked ass!”
“They set a pretty high bar for me.”
“They set up a meet in an abandoned warehouse by the docks.”
“They still use printed ballots in my district.”
“They took me in the back room and interrogated me.”
“They're a bad influence on him.”
“They're a bit snug around the waistline, don't you think?”
“They're a little bland, don't you think?”
“They're both avid travelers.”
“They're down to four teams now.”
“They're more energy efficient than conventional bulbs because they generate a lot less heat.”
“They're not actively searching for a replacement yet.”
“They're one of the most reliable cars on the road.”
“They're passed out.”
“They're probably disappointed in me.”
“They've hinted that they may be introducing a new tablet computer.”
“They've lost it, if you ask me.”
“Think it over and let me know in the next week or so.”
“Think of this as an opportunity.”
“This color really goes well with your skin tone.”
“This doesn't do it justice at all. You can't possibly capture the essence of that experience on film.”
“This guy is taking up the whole armrest!”
“This guy over there with the dreadlocks, Johnny... he's kind of the boss's right hand man.”
“This is a perfect example of what not to do when you're building a website.”
“This is going to be so much fun!”
“This is like a dream come true for me.”
“This is my first time going to Europe, so I'm super pumped.”
“This is our recently built state-of-the-art laboratory facility.”
“This is the Cougars' fifth straight losing season.”
“This item ships for free!”
“This might sound sexist, but I do believe a woman should stay home and take care of the children.”
“This one is ancient!”
“This one is relatively inexpensive.”
“This one really speaks to me.”
“This one's a lot more durable than the old one.”
“This one's quite a bit cheaper... but it has a six-hour layover in Atlanta.”
“This one's supposed to be good.”
“This place is a complete ripoff.”
“This place is dead!”
“This rise in obesity is due to poor diet and lack of exercise.”
“This thing is such a piece of junk!”
“This was literally the best meal I've ever had.”
“Those were the days, huh?”
“Time Warner Cable's customer service leaves much to be desired.”
“Time out. I need to sit down and catch my breath.”
“To be honest, I’m kind of looking to branch out into something different.”
“To make matters worse, one of the books I need is checked out.”
“To put this piece in historical context, it was created during the period when Europeans were just beginning to explore the New World.”
“Toasting the nuts really brings out their flavor!”
“Today I was talking with this girl at work who just got back from maternity leave.”
“Today is a pretty big day for you, huh?”
“Tom is an expert on social media marketing.”
“Transfer to the 'R' at 42nd Street.”
“Try not to draw attention to yourself.”
“Try to flesh out that first point a little bit more.”
“Try to get in around nine.”
“Try to narrow down your choices through process of elimination.”
“Ugh. My sleep cycle is still totally out of whack.”
“Uhh... I'm blanking on her name.”
“Unfortunately, the people who seem to get ahead are the ones who know how to kiss ass the best.”
“Unless you're out there harvesting food from your own garden, you can never be 100% sure what's being done to it.”
“Valerie's really on a rampage today, huh?”
“Very funny.”
“Voter turnout here is abysmal.”
“Wait a second. Since when do you play golf?”
“Was this renovated recently?”
“Watch out! Your fingers are going to get caught in the door.”
“We all busted out laughing.”
“We all had to huddle together for warmth.”
“We are working day and night to restore power to all the areas that have experienced outages.”
“We ask that all electronic devices be turned off and stowed at this time.”
“We can be fined tens of thousands of dollars if we miss one of the filing deadlines.”
“We can't take in every stray that comes along.”
“We conducted a survey of approximately 1,200 car owners from across the country.”
“We could have just ordered one dish and split it.”
“We disagree over whether or not to send her to private school.”
“We do not talk about bodily functions at the dinner table!”
“We don't have much of a mass transit system here.”
“We don't have nearly as much leverage with our distributors as we used to.”
“We expect sales this quarter to be a little soft compared to last year, due to the overall economic environment.”
“We got disconnected.”
“We got tons of responses to that ad I posted.”
“We have a complimentary breakfast buffet available from 7 to 10 a.m.”
“We have a connecting flight in 30 minutes and it looks like we won't be able to make it in time. Is there another flight that you can put us on?”
“We have a few more minutes, so I'd be happy to take some questions from the audience.”
“We have a few shows coming up later this month.”
“We have a really vibrant art scene.”
“We have access to all kinds of personal information about the patients.”
“We have it so easy these days.”
“We have over 300 locations across the U.S. and Canada.”
“We lost touch with each other after high school.”
“We made a down payment on a house today!”
“We made tentative plans to meet next Wednesday.”
“We might as well make the most of it.”
“We might as well sell it for scrap metal.”
“We might as well stock up.”
“We need someone with real hands-on experience.”
“We need to take an in-depth look at our process to determine how this managed to happen.”
“We provide assistance to disabled veterans.”
“We really appreciate all of your hard work and effort.”
“We received over a hundred submissions.”
“We rented a little cabin in a remote area of the mountains.”
“We should do this again sometime soon.”
“We should get started on that sooner rather than later, don't you think?”
“We should sit down and go through the details later this week.”
“We simply do not tolerate people who are disrespectful to others.”
“We spent the first month just debating what to call ourselves.”
“We split a couple of appetizers — the grilled octopus and the eggplant dip with pita.”
“We tee off at 9am sharp. See you there!”
“We took turns driving, so it wasn't that bad.”
“We use only the finest ingredients.”
“We were able to raise just under fifteen thousand dollars.”
“We were growing really rapidly for the first few months, but since then it’s evened off.”
“We'll pass that along as soon as we have it.”
“We're about to take off. I'll call you when I land.”
“We're collecting canned goods and other non-perishable items to donate to a local homeless shelter.”
“We're down to only 3 people now.”
“We're going to keep it to just close friends and family.”
“We're going to need to run some tests, just to make sure.”
“We're having a problem with the spectrum analyzer. I'm hoping someone on your team can help us find a fix.”
“We're looking for a highly motivated, super-organized self-starter.”
“We're meeting up to sign the lease later this afternoon.”
“We're no longer able to afford the mortgage payments.”
“We're not stopping to get ice cream, and that's that!”
“We're out of time today, but we'll come back to this tomorrow.”
“We're seeing our retail marketing efforts really pay off.”
“We're still assessing the extent of the damage.”
“We're trying to come up with a name for our band.”
“We're trying to save up so that we can afford a house.”
“We're very pleased with the initial results.”
“We've actually had to turn away business.”
“We've all taken very different paths in life.”
“We've been absolutely overwhelmed with orders.”
“We've been cooped up in here for too long. Let's go get some fresh air.”
“We've been going through a period of weak sales.”
“We've been toying with the idea of raising our own chickens.”
“We've developed a new and improved version of the site.”
“We've discovered a bug that would allow a hacker to gain access to the system.”
“We've got to find a viable alternative to fossil fuels.”
“We've just been catching up with each other.”
“Welcome aboard Flight 187 to Chicago. Our travel time this morning will be approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.”
“Welcome to the team! It’s great to have you with us.”
“Well listen, I'm going to go mingle a bit.”
“Well, I appreciate your honesty.”
“Well, I can be a bit assertive at times.”
“Well, I look forward to working with you.”
“Well, I think you'd be a great fit for our team.”
“Well, I'm currently employed as an account manager at a charter airline.”
“Well, currently I'm an accountant at a commercial real estate company.”
“Well, hang in there.”
“Well, he's obviously biased.”
“Well, it's nice to have you back.”
“Well, it's the thought that counts.”
“Well, let me see... I have water? Sprite? beer?”
“Well, you never know...”
“We’ll have a question and answer session at the end.”
“We’re down 4% over last year.”
“What a coincidence! I was just about to call you.”
“What a gentleman! Thank you very much.”
“What a waste, huh?”
“What about 'The Nostalgia Police'?”
“What an ego-maniac!”
“What are you doing here?”
“What are you doing up at this hour?”
“What are you doing with your life? You're spinning out of control!”
“What are you meowing about?”
“What can I say? It's a guilty pleasure.”
“What can I say? Teaching runs in the family.”
“What did you just say to me?”
“What do I owe you?”
“What do you have on tap?”
“What do you have the thermostat set on?”
“What do you have to lose?”
“What do you think people did back before they had electricity or running water?”
“What else can go wrong today?”
“What if we rented a moving van instead of hiring someone?”
“What if you put it up in a bun?”
“What measures can we put in place to make sure that this doesn't happen again?”
“What part of "no foam" do they not understand?”
“What prompted you to contact me?”
“What the hell were you thinking?”
“What this all means for you guys is that everything needs to be in by Wednesday.”
“What was I looking for again?”
“What was it that you wanted me to look at?”
“What was that?”
“What was your reason for leaving that position?”
“What would you say is your greatest strength, and what's your greatest weakness?”
“What'd you do, just pick people randomly?”
“What'd you do? Did you go cold turkey, or try to ease out of it?”
“What's all that racket?”
“What's it going to take to get through to you?”
“What's it like living in New York?”
“What's that rustling noise?”
“What's the deal with this soup?”
“What's the difference?”
“What's the point of even wearing a helmet if you're not going to buckle it?”
“What's the point of this meeting anyway?”
“What's the special occasion?”
“What's this world coming to?”
“What's up with this erratic weather we've been having, huh?”
“What's with all the dry cleaning?”
“What's with the yawning? Were you out all night partying?”
“What's wrong? Does your tummy hurt?”
“What's your position on health care reform?”
“What's your problem?”
“What? Don't be ridiculous!”
“What? You mean you don't want to pull an all-nighter?”
“Whatever happened to what's-his-name?”
“When I was in middle school, my friend started calling me "Blossom" one day after the character on the sitcom "Blossom", and... somehow it stuck.”
“When are you due?”
“When is it again?”
“When was the last time you got a haircut?”
“When you factor in the time it takes to travel to and from the airport, it's almost a 24-hour trip.”
“When you go in his office, there are books scattered all around.”
“When you’re done, click “Submit”.”
“When's it due?”
“When's this rain gonna let up?”
“Whenever I visit my folks, my mom'll make a bunch of food and I'll completely gorge myself.”
“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
“Where do you stand on gun control?”
“Where'd you get it done?”
“Where's the next one being held?”
“Whether they're growing in terms of revenue, I'm not so sure.”
“Which would you recommend?”
“Who's that smokin' hot chick you were hanging out with?”
“Whoa! Look at the size of that rock!”
“Whoa, whoa, watch it. It's gonna tip over!”
“Whose move is it?”
“Why do I always put things off until the very last minute?”
“Why don't I hang on to that for you.”
“Why don't we exchange business cards?”
“Why don't you send in your résumé and see?”
“Why don’t we go over your day-to-day responsibilities?”
“Why on Earth would I do that?”
“Why should I, as a taxpayer, have to bear the burden of supporting these people with my hard-earned money?”
“Why would you go all the way downtown to get a haircut when there's a perfectly good place right across the street?”
“Why would you put an empty milk carton back in the fridge?”
“Will I need to maintain a minimum balance?”
“Will that be all?”
“Word crashed while I was working on it, but luckily I was able to retrieve the file.”
“Worst case scenario, I can always move back in with my folks.”
“Would it be OK if I work from home today?”
“Would it be possible to push our meeting back to 3:00?”
“Would you be able to help me put it together?”
“Would you care to join me on the dance floor?”
“Would you consider going into business with me?”
“Would you like to go see a movie together sometime?”
“Would you mind being my guinea pig?”
“Would you mind covering for me while I'm out?”
“Would you mind forwarding me his reply?”
“Wouldn't you know it, my car broke down on the way to the interview!”
“Wow, good catch.”
“Wow, good for you!”
“Wow, is that old place still around?”
“Wow, that’s really impressive.”
“Wow, these newer models are pretty fuel-efficient, aren't they?”
“Wow, this is actually pretty good.”
“Wow, what a performance!”
“Wow. What a big boy!”
“Yeah, I actually did it myself.”
“Yeah, I don't know... the privacy issue doesn't really concern me too much.”
“Yeah, I mean, what does he want us to do? Call him every time we make a little change?”
“Yeah, I start to zone out after about five minutes.”
“Yeah, I think we're expected to be there.”
“Yeah, I'm dead serious.”
“Yeah, but then it'll be blocking one of the outlets.”
“Yeah, good luck with that.”
“Yeah, he's a real stickler for following the proper chain of command.”
“Yeah, it adds up.”
“Yeah, it can be really intimidating traveling in a foreign country where you don't know the language and the customs.”
“Yeah, it's a huge environmental disaster.”
“Yeah, it's an acquired taste.”
“Yeah, it's decent.”
“Yeah, it's one of the highest-rated shows on the air.”
“Yeah, no problem.”
“Yeah, overall I'd say I am.”
“Yeah, people have a tendency to be unsatisfied with how much they make, no matter what their income is.”
“Yeah, the season premiere is this Thursday.”
“Yeah, well hindsight is 20/20.”
“Yeah, well they've certainly added a lot of staff recently.”
“Yes, I just wanted to verify that my payment has been received?”
“Yes, I was wondering if you take Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield?”
“Yes, I'd like to place an order for delivery?”
“Yes, sir. I can help you with that. Can I just get the order number printed on your invoice?”
“Yes, the woman over there in the gray suit.”
“You already have three computers, only one of which you actually use.”
“You and Lisa really seemed to hit it off.”
“You are in SO much trouble.”
“You can hear the gas coming out when you turn the knob, but it doesn't ignite.”
“You can substitute plain yogurt for the sour cream if you want to make it lower-fat.”
“You can tell by the way she carries herself and her tone of voice that she comes from a well-to-do family.”
“You can't beat face-to-face communication, you know?”
“You can't count on someone always being there to support you.”
“You can't just go around using people's stuff without their permission!”
“You can't just sit around feeling sorry for yourself forever.”
“You can't show up to an interview with scuffed shoes and your shirt untucked!”
“You constantly have to be learning just to keep pace with the latest developments.”
“You could cause permanent damage to your ears, you know.”
“You could have killed someone!”
“You did the right thing by telling me.”
“You didn't even ask me how my day was!”
“You don't want to come across as too desperate.”
“You get to pick and choose when you work.”
“You get what you pay for when it comes to shoes.”
“You had me there for a second.”
“You hangin' in there?”
“You have pretty obscure taste in music.”
“You have quite an impressive background.”
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.”
“You have to convey not only what your skills are, but how you can benefit their organization.”
“You have to eat a lot of fiber when you're constipated.”
“You have to fill out a bunch of paperwork.”
“You have to keep plugging away, you know?”
“You have to spend money to make money.”
“You hung up on me!”
“You just need to get out there and talk to people more.”
“You know how you were talking about Coldplay coming to town? Well, ta-da!”
“You know me: I'm not one to chitchat on the phone for too long.”
“You know what helps me is as soon as the pain starts, I take an aspirin or something to stop the inflammation.”
“You know what they say: where there's a will, there's a way.”
“You know what would be great is if I could take a few months off work and travel the world.”
“You know, I'd love to, but I can't.”
“You know, I've been thinking about the move.”
“You know, bats are actually good to have around 'cuz they keep the mosquitos in check.”
“You know, building muscle takes time.”
“You know, honestly, it probably wouldn't even be that much money after taxes.”
“You know, nothing really comes to mind.”
“You look like you're about to nod off.”
“You look smashing!”
“You made a promise. Aren't you going to follow through on it?”
“You made these from scratch?”
“You may be wondering why I called this meeting.”
“You may have to hold my hand; I'm not that tech-savvy.”
“You may want to consider hiring a personal trainer for a few sessions.”
“You might have to refresh your browser.”
“You must be ecstatic!”
“You must feel quite a sense of accomplishment.”
“You need a solid foundation in basic math and science.”
“You need to come up with a concrete plan.”
“You need to have a nice, firm grip.”
“You need to take the express train.”
“You not only disobeyed me, you betrayed my trust.”
“You ought to go ahead and book it soon.”
“You owe me one.”
“You probably want to check the box that says “Remember my ID”.”
“You promised me that you would be responsible for him.”
“You remember how you used to always play that song on your dad's stereo?”
“You seem awfully young to have a son in his teens.”
“You seem to be grinding your teeth at night.”
“You seem to have a hairline fracture in one of the minor bones in your foot.”
“You should always submit a cover letter, even if they don't ask for one.”
“You should definitely bring that up.”
“You should have seen his face. He was so confused.”
“You should have seen the look on his face. It was priceless!”
“You should put some stuff on it to keep it from getting infected, don't you think?”
“You should've been there! Obie showed off his dance moves!”
“You sound horrible!”
“You throw pretty well for a girl.”
“You totally called it!”
“You want me to hook 'em up for you?”
“You want to meet up after class and go over it?”
“You want to rent some movies?”
“You were doing 55 in a 35 mile per hour zone.”
“You wouldn't happen to know anyone who does, would you?”
“You'd be surprised how hard it is to find qualified programmers.”
“You'd never guess they were related.”
“You'd think that someone who's been in the military would be more disciplined.”
“You'll have to tell me more about it later.”
“You'll live.”
“You'll pass a coffee shop on your right. Right after that, veer off to the left and you'll see it on the left side of the street.”
“You're a real pain in the neck, you know?”
“You're able to convey subtle nuances.”
“You're acting like a spoiled brat!”
“You're cutting it awfully close.”
“You're even worse at this than me!”
“You're going to want to have a nice, comfortable pair of sneakers to walk around in.”
“You're obviously attracted to her.”
“You're soaking wet!”
“You're such a goofball!”
“You're such a tease!”
“You're supposed to reapply it every couple of hours.”
“You're the one that kept complaining about how old and ugly our TV was!”
“You're welcome to stay for dinner.”
“You've almost outgrown these.”
“You've got a lot going for you.”
“You've got to be kidding me!”
“You've got to grow a thicker skin if you want to make it in this business.”
“You've got to practice your pitch over and over until it's really tight.”
“You've got to try this sauce. It's amazing!”
“You've just got to force yourself to sit down and concentrate.”
“You've taken on way too much. You need to scale back.”
“Your balance is $2,154.”
“Your funds will be available in two to three business days.”
“Your mind's always on food!”
“Your nose is runny. Come here and let me wipe it.”
“Your shoulders are so tense!”
“Yum! I could smell your cooking from down the street!”
“Yummy!”

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