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Expresses uncertainty or lack of knowledge about something, indicating that while an answer may be 'no', the speaker does not have enough information to confirm.

Not that I know of.

Understand or accept something complicated or shocking.

wrap; head around

Realizing something for the first time as a direct result of what was just said; now that I remember.

Come to think of it

used to introduce alternatives, often in indirect questions or conditions

Whether; or

A fixed idiom used to introduce a backup plan when a situation deteriorates to its most extreme point.

If the worst comes to the worst

Used to introduce a personal opinion, often unsolicited; can sound mildly assertive.

If you ask me

to depend very much on something

heavily rely on

visit; formally invite to speak; appeal to

call on

to intend or have as a goal

plan to

A polite way to confirm something regrettable or disappointing.

I'm afraid so

It expresses that something is characteristic or typical of a person or thing, often with mild irony.

It’s not unlike; to

Back up words with action, especially financial commitment.

put ; money where ; mouth is

Used to indicate that a decision, statement, or action is based on newly acquired information or recent events, emphasizing the influence of current data on the subsequent action or decision.

In light of

without being affected by; irrespective of

regardless of

Used after something negative or disappointing to shift smoothly into an optimistic or hopeful topic.

On a; note

Used to indicate that what you just said is not exactly accurate but gives a general idea.

in a manner of speaking

to completely understand and value something

fully appreciate

be essentially a matter of; reduce to

come down to

to get pleasure from an activity

enjoy doing

A polite way of saying no, often with regret.

I'm afraid not.

It expresses that achieving something requires a necessary accompanying action.

You can’t; without

Acting impulsively due to intense emotion, especially anger or excitement.

in the heat of the moment

I'm not sure if this is helpful or valuable, but I'll say it anyway.

For what it's worth

Used to indicate that a statement remains true regardless of any circumstances.

no matter what

Even better; used to introduce a more advantageous option or improvement.

Better still

Used to indicate that something is being expressed metaphorically or figuratively rather than literally.

so to speak

to be very much against something

strongly oppose

be summarized as; essentially amount to

boil down to

to keep away from or stop oneself from doing something

avoid doing

A cautious denial meaning 'to the best of my knowledge, no.'

Not that I know of.

The issue is more about Y than X.

It’s not so much a question of NOUN1 as of NOUN2

Head straight towards something quickly.

make a beeline for

To express a desire or need for something, often in an informal setting.

I could do with

eventually; at some future time

sooner or later

Even if we accept that something is true (for the sake of argument), another point holds

Even assuming that

To strongly object or express disagreement, especially in a polite or formal context.

I take exception to

To say in the strongest possible way that something is not true

categorically deny

To exclude or declare impossible an alternative explanation or condition.

rule out

to be bothered by something; used to politely ask someone to do (or not do) an action

mind; doing

A common response indicating that an answer is contingent upon additional factors or conditions.

It depends.

Despite something that might be expected

For all; ,

A complex, troublesome situation or issue.

a can of worms

Taking everything into account; overall.

All things considered

gradually; over small increments

little by little

A formal way to state something widely accepted or understood over time.

It has long been known that

A polite and formal way to express disagreement without causing offense.

I beg to differ

To put forward an idea carefully, not as a firm conclusion

tentatively suggest

Become calm; adopt a stable lifestyle; get comfortable

settle down

to propose an action as an idea or plan

suggest; doing

A strong statement of complete agreement.

I couldn't agree more