Conversational Phrases/I

You can say this to apologize for accidentally doing something or for making a small mistake.

You can say this if you think what someone's said or done is wrong.

You can use this to ask someone to repeat what they've just said.

You can say this to let someone know you understand the feeling or experience they've just described.

You can use this to emphasize what you're saying.

You can say this when describing something that's true, but so amazing or disturbing that you can't believe it's true.

You can say this if you completely agree with what someone's said.

You can say this if you understand why someone did or felt something.

You can use this to politely ask a question or make a request.

You can say this if you think something probably isn't true or possible, but you're not entirely sure.

You can say this to show that you strongly disagree with an opinion or statement.

You can say this to show you agree with a negative statement, esp. if you feel pressured to agree, or you don't care very much.

You can say this if your feeling or opinion about something isn't very strong.

You can say this when adding a comment, esp. after accidentally insulting someone.

You can use this when saying how bad something might become, or might have been.

You can say this to emphasize that you really don't know something.

You can say this if you understand why somebody thinks something, even though you might not agree.

You can say this if you agree to something even though you don't really want to.

You can say this if you think something's probably true or correct, but you're not entirely sure.

You can say this if you discover that what you thought might be true or correct actually is true or correct.

After you've been proven correct, you can say this to someone who didn't believe you.

You can say this if something bad happens after you've warned someone that it might.

You can use this to make a polite offer or request.

You can use this to let someone know what you'd like to have or do.

You can use this to say what you wouldn't like to see happen.

You can say this if you hope something's true, even though it might not be.

You can use this to say what you'd like to see happen.

You can use this to tell someone you'll try to do what they've asked you to do.

You can say this if you're going to show someone what you can do, esp. if you're angry or showing off.

You can use this when saying something that might disappoint, upset or sadden someone.

You can say this instead of "no" if your answer could upset or disappointed someone.

You can say this instead of "yes" if your answer could upset or disappointed someone.

You can say this if someone tells you that one of their relatives or friends has died.

You can use this to emphasize that what you're saying is true, especially if it's surprising, shocking or hard to believe.

You can say this if you're angry with someone and you've had enough of their bad behaviour.

You can say this to make sure someone doesn't mind what you're suggesting, esp. if it's a change of plan.

You can say this when giving your opinion about something.

You can use this to politely tell someone what you intend to do.

You can say this if you agree to do something because someone's insisting you do it.

You can say this when making an offer or a suggestion.

You can say this when agreeing to something, even though it's not what you really want.

You can say this if you're allowing someone to do something you don't really want them to do.

You can say this if you're telling someone something you don't really want them to know.

You can use this if you're saying what you'll do, or what should happen, given the facts you've just been told.

You can say this after being told some unexpected news or some interesting information.

This phrase can also be used ironically after someone says something silly or unbelievable.

You can say this if you can't give a definite answer because something might change, or because different things are possible.

You can say this just before saying what seems to be true, or is probably true.

You can say this if you find it impossible to comprehend or imagine something.

You can say this when you're explaining your reason for doing something, esp. if you've upset or disappointed someone.

You can say this if you think there's no point in doing something.

You can say this when giving a reason that can't be the real one because it isn't true.

You can say this if you're having a bad day and lots of things are going wrong.

You can say this if you're comforting someone who's sad or disappointed.