Part V Language Focus B
Agreeing and disagreeing
Agreeing or half-agreeing
Yes, I quite agree.
I guess you're right.
I can't agree more.
I agree. But we also need to consider the size of the order.
You could / may be right, but I still feel that work experience is more important.
Yes, I suppose so, but the result is not good enough.
That's a good idea.
OK, that sounds good.
That's a good idea, but I'm afraid we don't have enough money.
Well, I'm not too sure about that.
Disagreeing
(I'm afraid) I can't agree with / accept that.
To be honest, I don't like the idea.
Do you really think so?
Yes, but don't you think the situation is getting worse?
Making suggestions
What if we increase the bonus?
How about advertising on TV?
Shall we start now?
Why not move to the next point?
I think you should bring your notebook with you.
Why don't you give a brief introduction about this survey?
I suggest you cut your report in half.
Accepting or rejecting
OK, I accept your proposal.
That's a deal!
Good, I can accept that.
I'm sorry I can't accept that.
No, that won't work for us.
I'm afraid we can't agree with that.