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On the topic of; regarding

When it comes to

Risk everything on one single venture.

put all; eggs in one basket

A polite way to ask someone to repeat the final part of what they said because you did not understand it.

I didn't catch; the end of that / what you said

to indicate the purpose or intention of an action

in order to

If the listener has any questions, politely inviting further assistance or contact in a formal setting.

Should you have; any questions

Used to express an unavoidable thought or feeling, often a suspicion.

I can’t help but

used to indicate that something is done out of consideration, benefit, or necessity rather than personal gain; often implies a sacrifice or dedication.

for the sake of

to admire or respect someone, especially an older figure

look up to

to mention something indirectly or in passing

allude to

A formal yet warm acceptance indicating genuine pleasure.

I'd be delighted

Used to introduce a contrasting or related topic while shifting focus from what has been previously discussed.

As for

To harm or criticize someone who helps you.

bite the hand that feeds you

Expresses mild regret or disappointment about a situation.

It's a shame that

Used to express the purpose of an action, typically in formal or technical contexts

so as to

expresses reluctance or unwillingness to acknowledge something unpleasant while still conceding its truth

Much as I hate to admit it

Used to emphasize that what follows is the unvarnished truth or core point.

The fact of the matter is

Trying to achieve or obtain something

in pursuit of

Reach a common level or status; exchange recent news, updates, or overdue work.

catch up; catch up with; catch up on

to result in something; indicates that an action or event causes another outcome

lead to

An informal, enthusiastic way to accept an invitation or join an activity.

Count me in

Since you mentioned that, let me add…

Speaking of

A narrow escape from danger or disaster.

a close call

This phrase is used to express a high degree of certainty or confidence in a conclusion, often based on evidence or analysis.

It’s safe to say that

used to indicate purpose or intention toward achieving a future result

with a view to

It expresses epistemic possibility, indicating something can be imagined or believed despite uncertainty, and is often used to introduce hypothetical scenarios in formal contexts.

It is conceivable that

Used to preface an honest or candid statement that may be surprising.

To tell you the truth

Regarding a particular aspect; used to specify which aspect is being considered.

in terms of

become an adult; mature emotionally

grow up

to help cause or bring about an outcome; to give money, time, or effort

contribute to

A polite, softened refusal used to decline invitations or requests without sounding blunt.

I'm afraid; I can't

Used to introduce a specific subject or point within formal written communication such as business letters, reports, or official statements.

With regard to

Finish something just before the deadline or in time.

beat the clock

Indicating that something happens frequently, though not always — used to express a general tendency with acknowledgment of exceptions.

more often than not

for that purpose or goal; used to indicate what follows from an earlier stated objective

To that end

Expressed differently to clarify a previous point

Put another way

Used to emphasize that you are speaking openly, often to soften a potentially blunt or critical statement.

To be honest

Sacrificing or harming one thing to gain another; indicates a trade-off with negative consequences.

at the expense of

Leave an educational program, competition, or mainstream society; often used for quitting formal schooling or giving up on a career path.

drop out

to be relevant or appropriate; to make a formal request to an institution

apply to

Expresses a polite refusal or inability to accept an invitation or request, indicating desire but constraint.

I'd love to, but ;

Concerning; regarding

As regards

Deduce the obvious conclusion from available facts.

put two and two together

Used to indicate that a word or phrase is being used figuratively or in a non‑literal sense; also to soften an unusual phrase.

So to speak

relating to the matter just mentioned; on this subject

in this regard

Used to indicate that a statement is an understatement, implying the reality is much more severe

To put it mildly

Used to show that you are speaking directly and honestly, sometimes regardless of the listener’s feelings.

Frankly

Very close to experiencing something, usually significant

on the verge of

fail to happen; not be completed

fall through

to participate actively or officially in an activity, competition, conference, research project, etc.

take part in

A non-committal way of declining an invitation while leaving future possibility open.

Maybe some other time.