WHAT THE BRITISH SAY | WHAT THE BRITISH MEAN | WHAT FOREIGNERS UNDERSTAND |
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I hear what you say | I disagree and do not want to discuss it further | He accepts my point of view |
With the greatest respect
| You are an idiot | He is listening to me |
That's not bad
| That's good | That's poor |
That is a very brave proposal
| You are insane | He thinks I have courage |
Quite good
| A bit disappointing | Quite good |
I would suggest
| Do it or be prepared to justify yourself | Think about the idea, but do what you like |
Oh, incidentally/ by the way
| The primary purpose of our discussion is | That is not very important |
I was a bit disappointed that
| I am annoyed that | It doesn't really matter |
Very interesting
| That is clearly nonsense | They are impressed |
I'll bear it in mind
| I've forgotten it already | They will probably do it |
I'm sure it's my fault
| It's your fault | Why do they think it was their fault? |
You must come for dinner | It's not an invitation, I'm just being polite | I will get an invitation soon |
I almost agree
| I don't agree at all | He's not far from agreement |
I only have a few minor comments
| Please rewrite completely | He has found a few typos |
Could we consider some other options
| I don't like your idea | They have not yet decided |
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WHAT PAVI SAYS | WHAT HE MEANS | WHAT GNI MEMBERS UNDERSTAND |
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I hear what you say | Sh1t, this is too much for me to understand. I need to go to the Nest and drink some cheap rum to figure this ganda egg out | He r@ss nah know wan shyte |
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