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People hold a general belief about what happened or exists, often without identifying who holds the opinion.

is believed to

To make a bad situation worse by doing something unnecessarily hurtful or unfair.

add insult to injury

Used to add a qualification or counterpoint to what has just been said, similar to 'however' or 'having said that'.

Mind you;

introduces a contrasting idea while maintaining balance between clauses

although

introduces an explanation, focusing on the cause of something, often to correct a misunderstanding

The reason; is that

A formal way to say something seems to be the case based on observation.

It appears that

a size or extent never known before

unprecedented scale

To delay someone or something; to physically support or prop up; or to rob (especially a bank).

hold up

to examine similarities and differences; or to liken

compare; with; to

A friendly, service‑oriented response indicating that helping was enjoyable.

Happy to help

Most people agree or the general consensus is that…

It is widely accepted that ;

Organize yourself and start behaving properly.

get ; act together

To acknowledge and show understanding of someone's point or explanation, indicating that comprehension has been achieved.

I see what you mean

A stronger form of 'although', emphasizing that the result is surprising or unexpected given the preceding obstacle.

even though

Introduces a blunt, honest truth to acknowledge an uncomfortable reality.

Let's face it

Expresses a belief that something is likely true based on intuition or limited evidence.

I suspect

a widely held but incorrect belief

common misconception

To manage to survive or complete something difficult or challenging.

get through

to point out the differences between two things

contrast; with

A sincere, emphatic apology expressing deep regret for a genuine mistake or causing inconvenience.

I'm; sorry

Used when a speaker wants to indicate that what follows is enough information; no extra explanation or detail is needed because everything else can be inferred.

Suffice it to say

Deal with a problem only when it actually arises.

cross that bridge when; come to it

I strongly agree with what you said.

I couldn’t agree more

used to indicate that something happens or is true even though something else might have prevented it

Despite

based on; according to; as indicated by

Judging by; from

To accept something as true without proof, often based on logic or expectations.

I assume

a basic and essential distinction

fundamental difference

to begin or engage in an activity, hobby, sport, or occupation; to occupy or use a particular amount of time, space, or resource.

take up

to connect or mentally link someone or something with a particular idea, quality, or group

associate; with

A formal and emphatic apology expressing great regret.

I'm terribly sorry

Used to emphasize that something is not at all the case; not in the slightest.

Far from; ,

Briefly summarize a lengthy story or explanation.

make a long story short

Used to convey a tentative negative response, indicating that something does not exist or happen as far as the speaker is aware, without committing to absolute certainty.

Not that I know of

A concessive preposition indicating that something occurs regardless of a barrier or obstacle; functions like ‘despite’ but is slightly more formal.

in spite of

Used to correct a possible misunderstanding by providing the actual reason

It's not that; it's just that

Used to introduce a statement that the speaker assumes or infers to be true based on evidence or context; expresses a tentative assumption.

I take it that

a basic rule or belief that serves as the foundation for a system, theory, or practice.

underlying principle

resolve, organize, fix

sort out

to join or mix two or more things together

combine; with

A formal, concise way of apologizing.

My apologies

Although I/we would like to; concession with fronting

Much as; ,

Fail to take advantage of an opportunity.

miss the boat

A phrase used to express a reluctant or conceding admission, often about a personal feeling or a previously held stance.

I must admit

Used to indicate a negative consequence or alternative if a condition is not met.

otherwise

emphasizes the truth of a statement, often used to confront assumptions or close off debate

The fact of the matter is that

Used to emphasize strong agreement or indicate completeness.

Absolutely

a slow, gradual change

gradual shift

reduce consumption; or literally cut a tree

cut down on

to substitute one thing or person for another

replace; with

A very formal way to apologize, to excuse oneself, or to ask someone to repeat.

I beg your pardon.