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Giving clarification 
what I'm trying to say is (that)...
Well,
the point I'm trying to make is (that)...
 
 
think 
Well, I 
I what I mean is (that)... (tentative) 
 
suppose 
What I mean is (that)...
(both direct)
What I'm saying is (that)... 
All I'm trying to say is (that)... (informal)
Well,
to be frank (strong, blunt) 
frankly 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Unit Seven 
CORRECTING PEOPLE 
Let's get this straight from the start...
There appears to have been a slight misunderstanding here.
I'm afraid you've got it all wrong...
Actually...
Haven't I already mentioned...
I think I should point out, however...
If I may say so, I believe you've confused...
Am I mistaken in thinking that... 
Unit Eight 
GIVING ADVICE AND ACCEPTING ADVICE OR REJECTING IT 
Giving advice 
I would advise you to DO... 
Personally, I think your best course would be to DO...
(slightly formal)
It might be a good idea if you DID... (tentative)
Your best bet would be to DO...
I suggest you DO...
Why don't/can't you DO... (direct)
I think you should DO...
(If I were you) I'd DO... (direct, informal) 
Accepting advice 
That 
sounds 
a good idea. 
(certainly) 
like 
Thank 
seems
good advice. 
you. 
That's certainly a possibility. (slightly tentative)

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Практический курс английского языка. 4 курс под ред. В.Д. Аракина
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Right 
do 
I‘ll
that. Thanks, (direct: informal) 
Yes. try