DISCUSSION PHRASES
You’re (absolutely) right. (I’m sorry, but) I disagree (with you) $I (completely) agree (with you on
that point.)
$Well, ... First, Second, Third, Last What I’m trying to say is / What I mean is ...
I don’t think so. $That’s what I think, too. I’m not quite so sure.
Excuse me, / Pardon me, That’s a good point / idea. What are you trying to
say?
May I interrupt (for a minute)? I can’t agree, I’m afraid. Could you say that
again? $
I’m of the same opinion. I quite agree. What do you mean? Could I inject something
here?
I wouldn’t say so. That might be the case. Can I add something here?
I don’t agree at all. It certainly isn’t. $Precisely / Exactly That’s not (necessarily)
the case.
That’s not right / true at all. You’ve got a point there. Do you mind if I
jump in here?
You’re quite wrong there You’re right up to a point. Actually... First of all,
