Some anchor Phrases

When You Didn’t Understand Something

When You Didn’t Understand Something These phrases are key when you miss a word, sentence, or slang term. Use them with confidence: "What did you say?" Sorry, "Can you say that again?"
Can you say that again a little slower? "Could you repeat that, please?" Could you repeat that, please?
I didn’t catch it. "Sorry, I didn’t catch that."
Sorry, I didn’t catch that. Was that yesterday or today?
"What does that mean?" You said 'ghosted' — what does that mean? "I’m not familiar with that word." What’s a 'loophole'?
I’m not familiar with that word. "Could you spell that for me?"
Could you spell that for me?
I want to look it up.

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When You Need Time to Think or Respond

 If your brain needs a moment, that’s okay. These give you time to breathe and think: "That’s a good question." Hmm… that’s a good question.
I guess I’d say... "Let me see…" Let me see…
we arrived around 9, I think. "
Well, it depends…"
Well, it depends on what you mean by ‘funny.’
"Give me a second to think."
. I’ve read something about that.
"I’m not sure how to explain it."
I’m not sure how to explain it, but it’s kind of like... "
I’ll try to explain." Okay, I’ll try to explain what I mean.

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