communication

used to introduce a contrasting point of view or alternative

used to introduce the first of two contrasting points or sides of an argument

an unpleasant piece of information; (informal) a person or thing likely to cause trouble

to be so obvious that it does not need to be stated

back to the original position or state after a series of changes

used to say a topic is separate and won't be discussed now

to make sure something is clearly understood or correct

all the facts about a situation, including ones not yet known

to understand a situation, especially after an explanation

the main point or lesson you should remember from something

to seem true or believable

used to say that things have gone well up to now

used to say that there is nothing more to add or discuss

used to show that something is more extreme than your words suggest

to repeat what someone said, attributing the words to them

expressed in a very brief and simple way

to describe the background so that something can be understood, or to create the conditions for it

used to move on or end after what was just said

to speak directly and honestly, even if it is unpleasant

living a happy life forever, especially as the end of a story

to make people understand what you mean or want to say

to accidentally reveal a secret or plan

used before saying something directly and bluntly

to contact or tell someone, especially when you need them

used to say that more news or developments will come soon

To do or say something that eases tension and gets people talking comfortably in an unfamiliar social situation.

To describe or identify something exactly right.

Said when a person you were just talking about suddenly appears.

To avoid talking about the main point directly.

To tell someone angrily what you really think of them.

an obvious and important problem that everyone notices but avoids discussing

To get to the important point without wasting time.

In agreement or sharing the same understanding.

To understand a hidden or implied meaning that is not stated directly.

To finally say something that has been worrying you, so you feel relieved.

a tentative announcement or test designed to gauge reaction before committing to a decision

to make brief contact with someone, usually to update them or stay connected

to return to a topic or person later, after other things have happened

to sense the mood, expectations, and dynamics of the people present

thinking and understanding in the same way; in agreement

via informal gossip or rumor, not official channels

to speak plainly and directly, even bluntly

to keep someone informed of the latest developments

final in order but no less important

to try to convince people who already agree with you

to reveal a great deal without words

the essential point, stripped of detail

to reveal information openly or make it available to the general public

for the same or a closely related reason

used when reconsideration brings a fresh realization or memory

to mock someone, often through teasing or sarcasm

after weighing all the relevant facts; ultimately

in every way that matters in practice; effectively

to treat a serious matter as unimportant, often by joking about it

to believe what someone says without asking for evidence

very little attention or consideration, usually given dismissively

irrelevant to the matter being discussed

in a completely clear and direct way that leaves no room for doubt

to do something without first asking permission, often as a helpful or polite initiative

suggest something indirectly instead of saying it openly

be created, published, or finally made available for people to see

dominate the attention and conversation of a social gathering

said almost at the same time or as part of the same statement

learn about something private or secret, usually through an indirect channel

a person or thing considered an acceptable target for pursuit or criticism

the vigorous back-and-forth of intense argument or competition

accept an offer exactly as presented or reject it entirely

to be ignored without producing any response or acknowledgment

fully settled and clear, with little room for debate or alteration

in a humble or pleading manner when asking someone for help or a favor

To judge something negatively or regard it with doubt or disapproval.

Shown or accepted honestly and completely, including every flaw and imperfection.

To repeat the same discussion or actions without reaching a solution or making progress.

To keep information secret and prevent it from spreading.

To propose marriage to someone.

to declare one's position publicly when doing so calls for courage or principle

an unintended word or phrase spoken by mistake

displayed unmistakably in a broader or more general form

to praise a person or thing enthusiastically when speaking to others

to get in touch by sending a short note, message, or email

later events are already familiar or easily assumed, so they need no further telling

to pursue a career performing on the theater stage

to introduce confusion that obscures facts or makes a situation harder to judge

unable to express yourself because an emotional or confusing moment leaves you speechless

to remind someone of a particular person, place, or experience

to provoke a strong reaction by raising a sensitive or painful subject

to identify specific people, especially those linked to wrongdoing or secrecy

ultimately, after everything has been discussed and considered

to listen to someone attentively and with sympathy

to stop concealing one's true position or intentions and make them known

used as an emphatic rejection of an idea considered intolerable

deliberately omitting important facts in order to give a misleading impression

used to refuse a suggestion in the strongest possible terms

to react with a noisy, angry complaint, often over a minor issue

to treat a statement as already established and beyond further discussion

rumors or accusations usually contain at least some truth

used after simple instructions to signal that the task is finished or the result achieved

to give false warnings so often that a real warning may later be ignored

a confident prediction or claim that events soon prove completely wrong

to suddenly weaken a person's confidence, excitement, or determination