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Strong advice or warning, almost a threat.

You'd better

a futile or hopeless pursuit; a waste of time searching for something unlikely to be found

a wild goose chase

A polite way of delaying a decision or response, indicating that more time is needed to consider the options.

I'll think about it

Used to emphasize that the final item in a list is just as important as the ones before it.

last but not least

It conveys that something is so crucial or significant that any attempt to describe its importance would be insufficient; it emphasizes the utter necessity of acknowledging this fact.

It is impossible to overstate

Expresses an intuition or suspicion about something.

I’ve a feeling

capable of causing great harm or failure

potentially disastrous

Stay until something happens; expect something to occur.

wait for

to behave as if something is true when it is not; used for deception or playful imagination

pretend to; do something

A polite hedge used to confirm whether the speaker has accurately interpreted someone else's statement before proceeding.

If I understand correctly

There's no reason not to do it; suggests resignation or pragmatism that whatever will happen, doing the action won't change anything.

might as well

Uncertain and undecided.

up in the air

Used to qualify a statement as figurative rather than literal, indicating the speaker is aware the expression may not be strictly accurate.

In a manner of speaking

Used to emphasize that two things are true, especially when the second is surprising.

not only; but also

A specific, excellent example that perfectly illustrates the general point being discussed

A case in point is

Indicates that something seems very possible or even expected.

I wouldn’t be surprised if

To convey an implication or inference based on evidence rather than stating it outright; used when presenting conclusions derived from research, data, or reasoning.

strongly suggest

give money in exchange; suffer consequences

pay for

to be likely or habitually act or behave in a particular way; expresses general tendency rather than certainty.

tend to

A discourse marker signaling candor, often introducing a potentially critical or personal view.

To be honest

Expresses a strong preference, indicating that doing something is preferred over another option.

I’d sooner; than

Reach a crisis point.

come to a head

Expresses an overwhelming sense of deep appreciation or thanks that exceeds ordinary words.

I can't thank you enough

used to emphasize that two things are included or true

both; and

Used to emphasize that a specific reason is exactly why something happens.

It is precisely because; that

To express strong conviction about something.

I firmly believe that

to show something in an unambiguous way

clearly demonstrate

Direct effort or attention toward something; intend to achieve a specific target.

aim at

to give the impression of doing or being something; also, to become visible

appear to

Used to introduce a candid or honest statement, often contradicting a prior assumption or revealing a personal opinion.

To tell you the truth

I would equally prefer X or Y, or I’d rather X than Y

I’d just as soon; as

Be less critical or more lenient.

cut ; some slack

Introduces an unexpected or coincidental fact, often with a hint of surprise or irony.

Funnily enough

presents a choice between two alternatives, indicating that only one option is possible

either; or

Asserts that something remains true regardless of any perspective or interpretation.

No matter how; at it

To state that after careful consideration or evidence presentation, you still do not accept something as true; it expresses persistent doubt while maintaining a polite tone.

I remain unconvinced

generally agreed upon or believed by many people

widely accepted

introduce (a person, idea, or product); earn income; recruit someone into a role.

bring in

to give the impression or suggest that something is true; used for expressing uncertainty or speculation.

seem to

An informal preface to a personal opinion, sometimes uninvited.

If you ask me

There is a good reason why; it’s no coincidence.

It is not for nothing that

To begin a relationship or activity in a negative or unfortunate way.

get off on the wrong foot

Generally; on the whole; for most cases.

By and large

Used to indicate that both alternatives being compared are not true or possible, often for emphasis or clarity in negation.

neither; nor

Regardless of the factors just mentioned

These factors notwithstanding

Emphasizes that you are about to express your true feelings, often something negative or blunt.

to be perfectly honest

mostly not paid attention to; disregarded

largely ignored

return a phone call or refer again to something previously mentioned.

call back

to want to do something and believe it is possible

hope to

Used to express uncertainty or a tentative opinion; to suggest that something is possibly true but not certain.

I guess