Lessons Index

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• “(Clear your throat) Can I have everyone's attention for a moment?”
• “*Limit one per customer.”
• “...I don't know what to say.”
• “9% of respondents indicated that they did not have car insurance.”
• “A C? Uh-uh, that's not gonna cut it.”
• “A few years ago, they were on the brink of extinction. Now they're thriving, thanks to conservation efforts.”
• “A find like this isn't going to stay on the market for long.”
• “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 good speaker understands the power of a simple message repeated again and again.”
• “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 report I read said that genetically engineered crops don't pose any additional risks either to us or the environment.”
• “A woman wants a guy who she can click with, in terms of, like, her interests and hobbies.”
• “Absolutely. Count me in!”
• “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.”
• “Actually, the refrigerator's broken.”
• “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! It's nice to finally get a few days to relax.”
• “Ah, I pulled my hamstring.”
• “Ah, I see.”
• “Ah, good to know.”
• “Ah, what was the name of that little diner on the corner of 69th and Broadway?”
• “Ah, you got here on time for once!”
• “Aha! Here we go.”
• “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 had to wear was an old worn-out pair of jeans.”
• “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 I want to do is zone out in front of the T.V. until I pass out.”
• “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 go to the American Red Cross!”
• “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 think I'm going to head off to bed now.”
• “All right, I'll let it slide this time.”
• “All right, how about this: I'll pick Oliver up and take him to practice, and you can go with Emily to the dentist.”
• “All right, so much for that one.”
• “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. Have a good day.”
• “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.”
• “Almost everything has been taken care of at this point.”
• “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?”
• “An unbelievable amount of work went on behind the scenes to make this happen.”
• “Anant, can you load up the dishwasher?”
• “Angelo is a real pleasure to work with. He's extremely meticulous.”
• “Animals inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, while plants do the opposite.”
• “Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.”
• “Any objections?”
• “Any update on how uncle Harry is doing?”
• “Anyone can do it. It's just a matter of practice.”
• “Are tomatoes still in season?”
• “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 interested in going back to school?”
• “Are you planning on asking her out?”
• “Are you referring to Eve?”
• “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 going to congratulate him on winning?”
• “Aren't you going to get in trouble for that?”
• “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 soon as he said he needed to talk to me, my mind started racing, like "Uh oh. What could this be about?"”
• “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 first I was nervous, but as time went on I got more and more comfortable, to the point that now I actually enjoy it.”
• “At my work, they block a lot of sites that don't have a clear business purpose.”
• “At the end of the day, though, we can't afford to turn away business... as I'm sure you're aware.”
• “At the tone, please leave your name and a detailed message.”
• “At this point, I don't think there's much we can do about it.”
• “At this time, would all department heads please report to Conference Room A?”
• “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?”
• “Back before social media became big, it was easy to lose touch with people.”
• “Back in the '80s, there was graffiti all over the place in the city.”
• “Back in the day, your old man was the epitome of cool.”
• “Back when I was in school, teachers would spank you with a paddle if you misbehaved.”
• “Bad girl! Let go of that!”
• “Be careful stepping on that. It's not steady.”
• “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 we get started, I wanted to remind everyone that your time sheets are due to Amy by the end of this week.”
• “Before you go, can you take a quick look at this email I'm sending to Tracy?”
• “Before you know it, he'll be all grown up.”
• “Before you know it, you'll be finished with school and ready to find a job.”
• “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.”
• “Beverly is our go-to person for any kind of I.T. issues.”
• “Big deal! Get over it.”
• “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.”
• “By the way, how much did you leave him?”
• “Can I drop these off here?”
• “Can I finish it?”
• “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 someone help me with this?”
• “Can we stop by an ATM on the way there?”
• “Can you Cc me and Eddie when you send that?”
• “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 a hand with this?”
• “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 maybe turn the volume down just a little?”
• “Can you pick up a loaf of that wheat bread that I usually get?”
• “Can you please confirm that the quantity, delivery address, and payment terms are correct?”
• “Can you please cut it out?”
• “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 do that in the other room?”
• “Can't you make an exception just this once?”
• “Careful with that; it's fragile.”
• “Child soldiers in these countries have been forced to witness and carry out extreme acts of violence.”
• “Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable.”
• “Clarence is in charge of our Sustainability initiatives.”
• “Clarence, this is Nina. She’s taking over Anita’s old job in Finance.”
• “Coincidence? I think not!”
• “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 I sleep on your couch for a few nights?”
• “Could be...”
• “Could you give me a few pointers?”
• “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!”
• “Dave is in charge of the entire East Coast sales team.”
• “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 she mention me in the article by any chance?”
• “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 go in to work today?”
• “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 print out a copy of the itinerary?”
• “Did you rearrange the furniture in here?”
• “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 strike a pose?”
• “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?”
• “Do you want to go see a movie maybe?”
• “Do you want to go to time out?”
• “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 be wasteful. Let's donate them.”
• “Don't build it up into a big deal.”
• “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 forget to wipe down the counters and the top of the refrigerator.”
• “Don't get me wrong; I don't claim to be some kind of expert.”
• “Don't just go in and hit them over the head with a pre-rehearsed pitch.”
• “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 mind me!”
• “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 do too much at once. Just ease into it.”
• “Don't try to force it in!”
• “Don't try to twist my words around.”
• “Don't we all...”
• “Don't you dare talk to me like that!”
• “Don't you dare!”
• “Don't you hate how he's always interrupting people?”
• “Don't you hate how those cords always get tangled up?”
• “Don't you think she has your, kind of, pointy ears?”
• “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! Where the hell have you been?”
• “Dude, are you high?”
• “Dude, did you eat the whole pizza yourself?”
• “Dude, it's so dope!”
• “Dude, you're making the rest of us look bad!”
• “Due to construction, the uptown Bronx-bound 1 train will not be stopping at 63rd Street. The next stop is 72nd Street.”
• “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.”
• “Employment in the region is relatively stable because the majority of jobs are in government and health care.”
• “Essentially, what that means is that we'll have to replace the tiles as well as the pipes.”
• “Eugenia reports to the Credit Manager.”
• “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 I ask her to help out, she gets all angry and defensive!”
• “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.”
• “Everyone there seemed super cool.”
• “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, Ma'am. You dropped this on the sidewalk back there.”
• “Excuse me, we're taking up donations for the Haiti Relief Fund. Do you have a moment?”
• “Excuse me, would you happen to have a pen I could borrow?”
• “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.”
• “Fill in the company name, the name of your contact, their email address, and so on.”
• “Final boarding call for Asiana Airlines flight 221 to Seoul.”
• “Finally we settled on 'Recordbreaker'.”
• “Fine! I'll take it back!”
• “Fine, I'll cook.”
• “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.”
• “First things first. Let me introduce our new interns... This is Erina Mano and over here we have Jonah Ray.”
• “Fold it yourself!”
• “For me, doing some sort of physical activity always clears my head and gets my creative juices flowing.”
• “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!”
• “Get down from there right this minute!”
• “Give it a try on your own.”
• “Give it another swipe?”
• “Give me 5 min.”
• “Go easy on me!”
• “Go right ahead.”
• “Go to hell.”
• “Go to the “Edit” menu and there should be an option to “Select All”.”
• “God forbid we go a single day without it raining.”
• “Gosh, I feel like I'm turning into a grumpy old man.”
• “Gosh, when was the last time we saw each other?”
• “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?”
• “Has anyone seen my cell phone? I think I left it lying around here somewhere.”
• “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 by Edith's new house? It's, like, way out in the sticks.”
• “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 ever had to let anyone go?”
• “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 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 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 kind of solid build, right?”
• “He has a reputation for being kind of eccentric.”
• “He has a weird sense of humor.”
• “He has his father's stubbornness.”
• “He has the attention span of a 3-year old child.”
• “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 proudly served on the New York police force for over 30 years.”
• “He really resembles George.”
• “He said it so matter-of-factly, I didn't know what to make of it at first.”
• “He said to get him a salad or something.”
• “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 thought he'd just sprained it, but it turned out it was fractured.”
• “He throws a mean curveball!”
• “He told me that it would be a good investment, and I was gullible enough to believe him.”
• “He was doing over 100 miles per hour.”
• “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 would be the state's first openly gay legislator.”
• “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 around fiftyish, I'd say.”
• “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 a lot going for him.”
• “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.”
• “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 guys. How’s it going?”
• “Hey man, you're preaching to the choir. ”
• “Hey there buddy! Daddy missed you.”
• “Hey! Come on! There's no need for that.”
• “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 we go back to what you were saying about the deposit slips? I have a question.”
• “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 about those Rams, huh?”
• “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 the two of you end up collaborating with each other?”
• “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 have you been doing that?”
• “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 much would it suck if it got rained out?”
• “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 also seem to recall him promising to cut the deficit, and he didn't come through on that either.”
• “I always try to project an image of authority.”
• “I am so psyched!”
• “I asked him to stop on numerous occasions.”
• “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 meeting this afternoon'll be pretty short since David's out.”
• “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 bet you five bucks that you can't name all of the states in the United States without looking them up.”
• “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 carry a tune at all.”
• “I can't control myself when it comes to chocolate.”
• “I can't help but think that you're wasting your potential.”
• “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 considered going into medicine, but I decided that I wanted to do something a little more creative.”
• “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 notice that your shirt has something written in Korean on it. Do you know what it says?”
• “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 count my blessings every single day.”
• “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 drive recklessly though. I'm just accident-prone.”
• “I don't get it.”
• “I don't get what I'm supposed to do.”
• “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 any plans for Thursday. You?”
• “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 off the top of my head, but I'll shoot them over to you this afternoon.”
• “I don't know — should I continue to look the other way, or rat him out to the professor?”
• “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 really want to go, but I feel kind of obligated.”
• “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 don't watch much TV these days.”
• “I don’t think that’s really an option due to our budget.”
• “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 might have left it at the bar I went to the other night.”
• “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 pretty good about my performance overall.”
• “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 find that as you get older, you learn what your own strengths and limitations are.”
• “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 mixed up and took Highway 50 South instead of North.”
• “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 an office job.”
• “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 hear you're training to run a marathon.”
• “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 googled "new york florist" and that was the first shop that came up, so I called them.”
• “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 check in on you and see how you're doing.”
• “I just thought I'd come out and get some fresh air and sunshine.”
• “I just want to get the whole thing over with as soon as possible.”
• “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 that you've all really busted your asses on this project, and I really appreciate it.”
• “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 looked over your books, and I jotted down a few questions that I wanted to ask you.”
• “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, I do get where he's coming from...”
• “I mean, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration.”
• “I might be 90 years old, but I'm still young at heart!”
• “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 noticed that you didn’t enter the customer information. Was that on purpose?”
• “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 it until early next week, though.”
• “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 sent in an absentee ballot last week.”
• “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 full responsibility.”
• “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 would be an ideal fit for your organization.”
• “I think I'll be able to squeeze everything all in the one bag.”
• “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 need to go to a mechanic.”
• “I think you set your expectations a little high.”
• “I thought it was a really original take on the story.”
• “I thought it would be a good idea to pull together a contact list for the group, which I've attached.”
• “I totally bombed it.”
• “I tried standing on it and immediately fell flat on my face.”
• “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 have plenty of money left over to leave to my grandkids.”
• “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 wanted to talk about our upcoming product launch.”
• “I was asked to give a commencement speech!”
• “I was completely oblivious!”
• “I was going for something abstract and kind of edgy.”
• “I was going in for the handshake but he came in and kissed me on the cheek.”
• “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 like, "What?!" and Scott was like, "Yeah, right."”
• “I was on the verge of going to sleep at one point.”
• “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 was wondering, is there any way that we could move these meetings up earlier in the morning?”
• “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 work for a small bridal wear manufacturer.”
• “I work in the accounting department at a law firm.”
• “I work in the production department at the newspaper company Bravo Inc. in New York.”
• “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 wound up going over to James's place and sleeping on the couch.”
• “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 tell you, one thing I can't stand is olives!”
• “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 inclined to just let it go, I guess.”
• “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 glad to finally meet you! I've heard so much about you!”
• “I'm so out of it this morning.”
• “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 sure we haven't seen the last of him.”
• “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'm working the late shift tomorrow.”
• “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 a new laptop. Mine is absolutely ancient.”
• “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 gotten into baseball for some reason.”
• “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 had to pick something, I'd say that I could probably be a little more vocal in meetings and group decisions.”
• “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 someone is mean to you, don't hit them. Just tell the teacher.”
• “If someone wants to smoke in the privacy of their own home, hey, knock yourself out. But other people shouldn't have to breathe that in while they're trying to enjoy a meal.”
• “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 take a step back and think about it, college is just a brief period in a person's life.”
• “If you're bored, I suggest that you take up a hobby.”
• “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 are these seats even more cramped than normal?”
• “Is it just me, or was that a bit of a letdown?”
• “Is it necessary to check the customer’s ID when they’re just making a deposit?”
• “Is she coming or what?”
• “Is that for here or to go?”
• “Is that still a thing?”
• “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 had a huge impact on, not just television, but the entire entertainment industry.”
• “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 made this weird screeching noise and then it died.”
• “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 stood motionless for a moment and then it leapt away.”
• “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 completely infested with these enormous cockroaches!”
• “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'll be a good chance for us all to let loose and blow off some steam.”
• “It'll keep in the fridge for about... 3 or 4 days?”
• “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 true story about an unsolved murder mystery.”
• “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 adjustable.”
• “It's all about self-discipline.”
• “It's all done in-house.”
• “It's all turned to slush at this point.”
• “It's all warm and snuggly, isn't it?”
• “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 beneficial not only, you know, from an environmental standpoint, but also in terms of reducing our dependence on foreign oil.”
• “It's crazy how quickly it caught on!”
• “It's crooked. It's tilting to the right.”
• “It's falling on a Thursday this year.”
• “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 a customer service job.”
• “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 nap time! Are you ready for your nap?”
• “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 not to have to switch back and forth between different tabs and windows.”
• “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 obvious that the company isn't doing well.”
• “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 very dry.”
• “It's way past your bedtime!”
• “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 actually between jobs right now.”
• “I’m conscientious, detail-oriented, and a hard worker.”
• “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 going to have you work with Martin for the first month or so.”
• “I’m good at thinking quickly on my feet.”
• “I’m hoping that eventually I can work my way up to Regional Manager or Division President.”
• “I’m in corporate sales.”
• “I’m not sure that’s a good idea.”
• “I’m responsible for filing permits and paperwork with the government.”
• “I’m the kind of person who doesn’t give up, no matter what gets thrown at me.”
• “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!”
• “Jeez, how awkward is this? It hurts to watch!”
• “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 let it go, hon.”
• “Just tell me the truth.”
• “Just thinking about how enormous it all is... it blows my mind!”
• “Just watch it... you'll get the gist.”
• “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.”
• “Kids who learn martial arts gain not only strength and the ability to defend themselves, but confidence as well.”
• “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 ask you this: is there anything that we can do to convince you to move ahead with this today?”
• “Let me get straight to the point.”
• “Let me know if that works.”
• “Let me send an email to I.T. and have them give you access to the network.”
• “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 go for a stroll after dinner.”
• “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.”
• “Like I said, you need to keep it bandaged until it's fully healed.”
• “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.”
• “Mind if I squeeze past you guys?”
• “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.”
• “Most of the various online invoice services come with an assortment of professional-looking templates.”
• “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 contact at Microcorp says that they're on board.”
• “My ears are ringing. Are yours?”
• “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 heartfelt thanks to our great #SalesConf speakers and attendees!”
• “My husband is a total baseball freak.”
• “My ideal guy is someone who is confident without being cocky or arrogant.”
• “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 photo collection is scattered across three or four different computers.”
• “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 job is worth ruining your health over.”
• “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've got to get going.”
• “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, that one's dead.”
• “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 sure. I'm still on the fence.”
• “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 what exactly are account receivables?”
• “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, but let’s think of some other options.”
• “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 me take these ideas to Management and see what they think.”
• “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. Let’s move on and discuss our bug reporting process.”
• “OK. Well, I'll take it.”
• “OK. Well, it was a pleasure meeting you.”
• “Obviously, I'm not exactly at peak physical condition myself, so who am I to talk?”
• “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 yeah, they've been on the decline for quite a while.”
• “Oh yeah: when does your passport expire?”
• “Oh yeah? What kind of sales?”
• “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, good thinking. That would be great.”
• “Oh, have you taken up painting?”
• “Oh, hey Debbie. Sorry, I meant to call someone else.”
• “Oh, hi Charles. I swear, I was just about to call you!”
• “Oh, it was a no-brainer. I accepted right there on the spot.”
• “Oh, my bad. Didn't realize you were saving it.”
• “Oh, my gosh. Are you kidding? I'm ecstatic!”
• “Oh, so you’re one of those, huh?”
• “Oh, that's too bad.”
• “Oh, you have no idea.”
• “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!”
• “On the other hand, it is in a really good school district.”
• “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, pretty!”
• “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 revenues have been mostly flat, but our profit margin has been shrinking.”
• “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!”
• “Payment is due within 15 days. If payment is not received by that time, you will be charged a 10% fine.”
• “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 I will be out of the office starting Friday, December 7, through Tuesday, December 11.”
• “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.”
• “Say "bye bye" to grandma and grandpa.”
• “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 if you can jump over that pit and grab the ledge.”
• “See those tracks? A herd of deer came through here.”
• “See, I can't do that. I'm a total neat freak.”
• “Seriously?”
• “Set up a recurring external transfer.”
• “Setting goals is one thing; achieving them is another.”
• “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 really sharp.”
• “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 according to your records, your last payment went through correctly?”
• “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 proud of my husband and his continued support and work with the veteran community.”
• “So the work we did was all for nothing?”
• “So then he whips out his phone and he's like, "Yo, let me get your number."”
• “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.”
• “Some people are just genetically predisposed to alcoholism, I guess.”
• “Some people say that The Bible doesn't apply to modern life. Well, I couldn't disagree more. ”
• “Some places now have a law that requires fast food restaurants to label each item with how many calories it has.”
• “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.”
• “Something smells good! My mouth is watering already.”
• “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.”
• “Stop obsessing over it and just post it already!”
• “Strangely enough, I just bought a bike. You're welcome to have my old one.”
• “Suck-up!”
• “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!”
• “Sweetie, Granny had a stroke.”
• “Sweetie, can I ask you something?”
• “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 bigger your down payment, the lower your monthly payments will be.”
• “The bottom line is that you have to reduce your calorie intake to lose weight.”
• “The clouds seem to be clearing up, so that's good.”
• “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 gap between the haves and the have-nots just keeps getting wider and wider.”
• “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 good thing about it is that 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 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.”
• “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 question isn't whether or not we love each other. It's whether we're ready to make a lifelong commitment at our age.”
• “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 sun is many times larger than all of the planets in the solar system put together.”
• “The thing about zombies is that they're not fast or resourceful, but they're absolutely relentless.”
• “The truth always comes out, one way or another.”
• “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.”
• “Their staff is extremely helpful.”
• “Then select the appropriate status from the drop-down menu.”
• “There are people that you just 'click' with immediately, you know?”
• “There are people who actually earn a good living as bloggers.”
• “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 was a period when I was in school when I literally did not turn on the stove for like two years.”
• “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're some good restaurants around here.”
• “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 fine line between helping your kids with their homework and doing it for them.”
• “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 not that much to it, really.”
• “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 myth that there's a perfect soul mate out there for everyone, when the reality is that a lot of us just end up settling for someone.”
• “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 have a loft with a spiral staircase leading up to it.”
• “They have a screened-in porch in back. ”
• “They just contacted me out of the blue.”
• “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 going to fly me in and put me up in a hotel.”
• “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 been getting a bit of media attention lately.”
• “They've hinted that they may be introducing a new tablet computer.”
• “They've lost it, if you ask me.”
• “Things started out well, but we were never able to really gain traction.”
• “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 happens every time we eat here. They screw up our order.”
• “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 just a polite reminder to please notify me whenever you update the extensions spreadsheet.”
• “This is like a dream come true for me.”
• “This is my first time going to Europe, so I'm super pumped.”
• “This is not just a black and white, open and shut issue.”
• “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 be honest, that one's a long shot.”
• “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.”
• “To strike out on your own at that age, that takes guts.”
• “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.”
• “Uh, I'm looking for a gift for my wife.”
• “Uh, babe? You might want to trim that beard...”
• “Uhh... I'm blanking on her name.”
• “Ultimately, it's up to all of us as individuals to reduce our carbon footprint.”
• “Um... talk to me after the meeting.”
• “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.”
• “View latest statement”
• “Vineeta, did you have anything you wanted to talk about?”
• “Voter turnout here is abysmal.”
• “Wait a second. Since when do you play golf?”
• “Was it obvious that I wanted to leave?”
• “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 design and sell high-end luxury apparel.”
• “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 get most major national holidays, two weeks of paid vacation, and I think four sick days.”
• “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 just need to think about whether that will work from a design perspective.”
• “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 get this resolved as soon as possible.”
• “We need to take an in-depth look at our process to determine how this managed to happen.”
• “We need to think about this from the customers’ point of view.”
• “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 #1 in customer satisfaction!”
• “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 constantly inundated with advertisements in our society.”
• “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 looking into replacing our current video hosting provider.”
• “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 to a consensus on where to go for drinks.”
• “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.”
• “We've only got a couple dozen more to go.”
• “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, can’t we just create a different layout for every device? That would be the best from a design perspective.”
• “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, one way or the other, I'd better figure something out soon.”
• “Well, what's done is done, I guess. ”
• “Well, you never know...”
• “We’ll have a question and answer session at the end.”
• “We’re down 4% over last year.”
• “We’re up 10% over last quarter.”
• “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 get?”
• “What did you just say to me?”
• “What do I owe you?”
• “What do you do for a living?”
• “What do you guys think about the idea of having our team building here in the office?”
• “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 does the horsie say? Neigh, neigh!”
• “What else can go wrong today?”
• “What if someone tries to deposit a check, but the date on the check is later than the current date?”
• “What if we rented a moving van instead of hiring someone?”
• “What if you put it up in a bun?”
• “What made you decide to go into accounting?”
• “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 you’re saying is true, yes. But I’m not sure that it’s really relevant to the discussion.”
• “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? That's nuts!”
• “What? You mean you don't want to pull an all-nighter?”
• “Whatever happened to what's-his-name?”
• “Whatever. I bet you use that line on all the girls.”
• “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 did you first start to feel like, "Yeah, I made it?"”
• “When is it again?”
• “When she said that, it kind of threw me off.”
• “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 find the mortgage that's right for you, you can begin the application process online.”
• “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 did you get that from?”
• “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 are you leaning towards?”
• “Who's that smokin' hot chick you were hanging out with?”
• “Whoa! Look at the size of that rock!”
• “Whoa, don't shoot the messenger.”
• “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 go outside and play for a little while, OK?”
• “Why don't you send in your résumé and see?”
• “Why don’t we go around the room and introduce ourselves, and say a few words about what you do here.”
• “Why don’t we go over your day-to-day responsibilities?”
• “Why don’t we take a survey of our customers and find out which device has the biggest market share?”
• “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?”
• “With a DSLR like this one, you can detach the lens and attach, like, a zoom lens or a wide angle lens.”
• “With all this down time, I don't know what to do with myself!”
• “Without further ado, allow me to present our keynote speaker, Ms. Jessa Montgomery!”
• “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 that be OK with you?”
• “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 know how to change the tire if you got a flat?”
• “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 kidding.”
• “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, that sounds like a good option.”
• “Yeah, that's totally fine. The more the merrier!”
• “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 tell that she's had work done.”
• “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 learn to share.”
• “You have to spend money to make money.”
• “You hear about how nice it is there, and I thought, "Yeah, OK." But it totally lives up to the hype.”
• “You hung up on me!”
• “You just need a good night's sleep.”
• “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 that guy you introduced me to at your party? What's his story?”
• “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 know, this would actually be a great place to have our wedding reception.”
• “You look like you got some sun.”
• “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 make me sick.”
• “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 be tempted to cut corners on your taxes, but when the government comes knocking on your door, you'll be sorry you did.”
• “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 arrive to the office at least fifteen minutes before the start of your shift.”
• “You need to come up with a concrete plan.”
• “You need to floss, preferably every day, but every other day at the bare minimum.”
• “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 reward them whenever they obey, so soon they'll start to associate the positive behavior with a reward.”
• “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 say something to the waiter.”
• “You should've been there! Obie showed off his dance moves!”
• “You sound horrible!”
• “You think you can just go around spending money left and right?”
• “You throw pretty well for a girl.”
• “You totally called it!”
• “You totally nailed 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 criminal mastermind.”
• “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 lunch break is from noon to one.”
• “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!”
• “Yuuki in particular seemed interested in going.”

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