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Expresses a futile or admirable attempt despite maximum effort; conveys sympathy or dramatic tension.

Try as; might/may

Do more than is expected or required; shows dedication beyond obligations.

go the extra mile

Used to introduce a candid or truthful statement, often to soften criticism or signal sincerity.

To be honest

except if; used to state a condition that must be met to prevent something from happening or being true

unless

used to rephrase something in a simpler or clearer way

In other words

in a complete or total manner; totally; utterly

completely

Fast growth in size or scope

rapid expansion

Produce (an idea, plan, or amount such as money) — used to request creativity or solutions.

come up with

to supply or make available something that is needed

provide ; with

A sincere request for forgiveness after making an unintentional or hurtful mistake.

Please forgive me.

An expression used to emphasize that something will happen or be done regardless of any difficulties or obstacles.

Come what may

Give up; admit defeat.

throw in the towel

This expression acknowledges that an idea or suggestion sounds good, but it is actually very difficult to put into practice.

That's easier said than done

used to emphasize that something will happen or is true despite a hypothetical condition

even if

used to rephrase or clarify a preceding statement, often with more precise language

That is to say

Completely; used informally for emphasis.

totally

a small but important difference that requires careful thought to notice

subtle distinction

recover from (illness or emotional shock); overcome a difficulty; stop dwelling on something.

get over

to give or provide something needed, often in large quantities or on a regular basis

supply; with

Accepting full responsibility for something that went wrong.

It was my fault.

Even if that is true; nevertheless

Be that as it may,

A situation where rapid, intense learning is required.

a ; learning curve

Expresses relief that something turned out favorably, often due to luck or a fortunate coincidence, acknowledging that an alternative outcome would have been worse.

It's just as well

provided that; on the condition that

as long as

expresses a concise summary or essential point quickly; conveys that only the core idea is being given.

In a nutshell

Completely, often used with negative or extreme adjectives to emphasize intensity.

utterly

A clear and direct mention used to indicate something is stated explicitly without ambiguity.

explicit reference

to investigate or examine something carefully to find out more about it

look into

to give or offer something formally, often as part of an official ceremony or recognition

present; with

Very informal, quick apology for a minor mistake.

My bad.

After acknowledging or presenting an initial point, introduces a contrasting idea or limitation.

That said

A small visible part of a much larger hidden problem.

the tip of the iceberg

Expresses regret for an unrealizable condition, used in social interactions for polite refusals, sympathy, or longing.

I wish I could

a condition that must be met for something to happen or be valid

provided that

Used to introduce a summary or concluding statement, often in academic, professional, or semi-formal everyday contexts.

To sum up

Completely; fully.

entirely

a built-in or natural tendency, often unfair

inherent bias

meet or encounter someone unexpectedly; also used for encountering problems, obstacles, or difficulties.

run into

to believe that someone will handle something responsibly

trust; with

A casual reassurance indicating that something is not important or causing any real issue.

Don't worry about it

Considering a stated fact or condition; used to introduce premises that justify what follows.

Given that; ,

Have enough money to cover basic expenses.

make ends meet

Expresses that the speaker has no objection or preference; indicates acceptance without reservation.

I don't mind

Used to introduce a new, unrelated topic during an informal conversation or email, often to add a side note or share additional information.

By the way

Used to rephrase something more diplomatically or clearly

Let me put it this way

Used to emphasize a statement or confirm something already suggested; can mean 'in fact'.

Indeed

the method or procedure used within organizations (business, government, psychology) to arrive at decisions; emphasizes systematic steps rather than ad‑hoc judgments.

decision-making process

Return to a place, retrieve an object, or retaliate; used literally for physical return or figuratively for responding or seeking revenge.

get back

to hold someone responsible for a fault or wrong

blame; for

Reassuring someone that their mistake caused no real damage.

No harm done