DO NOT SAY 'I think...' - say THIS instead - 21 more advanced alternative phrases
utopian
(1,104 posts)I expect a lie to follow. It's one of my least favorite phrases.
SharonClark
(10,336 posts)She suggests exchanging "I think" with equally boring and trite phrases like "I'm not going to lie" and "In all honesty". None of those are necessary, just get to the point.
"I think Trump is the most corrupt President in history."
"I'm not going to lie, Trump is the most corrupt President in history."
"In all honesty, Trump is the most corrupt President in history."
Just say, "Trump is the most corrupt President in history".
TwilightZone
(28,834 posts)I think many people would assume that any statement that follows is almost certainly a lie.
It's up there with "some people say".
mitch96
(14,703 posts)I know it's a common part of some peoples lexicon but ...... ah no..
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keithbvadu2
(40,299 posts)Red flag: 'I'm a Christian' to emphasize their credibility.
Beartracks
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