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Adding a stronger or parallel point with emphasis through inversion

Not only; but also

Avoid addressing the main topic directly; used when someone wants to avoid confrontation or give indirect feedback.

beat around the bush

Asks about the consequences or possibilities of a hypothetical scenario.

What if

Used to indicate that two events are happening at the same time, showing concurrent actions or developments.

Meanwhile

Used to express certainty or confidence about a statement that follows.

There is no doubt that

Without doubt; used to underline certainty or agreement.

definitely

to move or develop at the same speed as something else

keep pace with

Eventually be in a particular place or state; indicate that something reaches its final result unintentionally.

end up

to be aware that someone or something exists, often implying limited prior knowledge

hear of

Very informal way of saying goodbye, often used among younger people.

Catch you later.

One event occurs immediately after another, emphasizing the rapid succession.

No sooner had; than

Something that initially appears negative or unfortunate but later proves beneficial.

a blessing in disguise

A polite way to disagree or express doubt about someone's statement.

I wouldn’t say that

after that; later in time or order

subsequently

I had no idea at the time (that something surprising or significant would happen).

Little did; know

Without any doubt; used to express total certainty.

Undoubtedly

to use a situation or opportunity for personal benefit; often implies exploiting something

take advantage of

have a good relationship; manage or progress smoothly

get along

to have a thought, opinion, or consideration about something or someone

think of; think about

A warm farewell expressing concern for someone's well-being.

Take care.

Very little time passed between two events

Hardly had; when

A situation where two distinct advantages combine into a mutually beneficial outcome.

the best of both worlds

Adds a second, often more emphatic, piece of information to the first; the first part is inverted if 'not only' begins the sentence, emphasizing the combination of facts.

Not only; but also

as a result; therefore

Consequently

Used to emphasize an extreme degree or quality by stating its consequence after the clause, often in formal writing or literary contexts.

So great was the; that

Used to state that something is obvious or easily perceived.

clearly

to cause something to happen or exist

give rise to

arise (a topic or issue); appear unexpectedly

come up

to have a desire or aspiration for something; to imagine or think about doing something; to hope for or wish for something

dream of; dream about; dreaming of; dreaming about;

A temporary goodbye indicating that the speaker expects to reconnect soon.

Bye for now

Used to emphasize that something occurred almost immediately after another event, similar to 'hardly' but with a more formal tone.

Scarcely had ; when ;

Alert, competent, and ready to respond quickly.

on the ball

Emphasizes that an event occurs almost immediately before another, creating a dramatic or formal sense of rapid succession.

Hardly had; when

in this way; as a result; therefore

thus

Used to introduce a statement that is so obvious it doesn't need to be said.

It goes without saying that

Expresses that something is very apparent or unsurprising.

Obviously

to cause people to notice something

attract attention

examine or review something thoroughly, often implying difficulty or effort; can also mean experiencing hardship or using up resources.

go through

to be aware of the existence or presence of someone or something without having direct personal experience or knowledge

know of

Informal leave-taking wishing someone a good day or time.

Have a good one;

The sole means or method that makes something possible; used to emphasize exclusivity.

Only by; can/may/will

Do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality.

cut corners

Not at all; definitely not.

By no means

for this reason; from this point forward, often implying a logical conclusion

hence

This phrase is used to draw attention to a specific aspect or detail that is interesting or noteworthy, often in an analysis or discussion.

What is; is that

Used to indicate that something seems true based on what has been heard or observed, but certainty is not claimed.

apparently

To experience negative results because of something; indicates a penalty or drawback resulting from an action.

suffer; consequences

tolerate or endure something unpleasant, often reluctantly

put up with

to say that someone has done something wrong or committed an illegal/ unethical act

accuse; of

Standard polite farewell used especially in service and brief encounters.

Have a nice day