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I wish...
Express a wish for a different situation, result, or past event.
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I wish I had more time today.
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I wish I knew the answer.
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I wish I could stay longer.
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I wish I lived closer.
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I wish I had started earlier.
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I wish I could speak more confidently.
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I wish I had more money.
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I wish I could travel more.
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I wish I knew what to say.
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I wish I had a better plan.
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482.
If only...
Express a strong wish for something to be different.
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If only I had known earlier.
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If only I had more time.
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If only I could stay longer.
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If only I had started sooner.
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If only I knew the answer.
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If only I could travel more.
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If only I had asked first.
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If only I had saved the file.
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If only I could speak more confidently.
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If only I had taken the earlier train.
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483.
If I were...
Talk about an unreal or hypothetical situation using the subjunctive form.
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If I were you, I'd call them first.
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If I were you, I'd leave early.
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If I were you, I'd check the address.
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If I were you, I'd ask for help.
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If I were you, I'd wait until tomorrow.
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If I were you, I'd save a copy.
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If I were you, I'd take the train.
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If I were you, I'd start now.
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If I were you, I'd practice every day.
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If I were you, I'd keep it simple.
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484.
Had I known...
Express regret about a past situation by describing what you would have done if you had known.
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Had I known about the delay, I would have left earlier.
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Had I known about the change, I would have called you.
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Had I known the shop was closed, I would have gone elsewhere.
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Had I known about the problem, I would have prepared.
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Had I known the price was higher, I would have waited.
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Had I known about the meeting, I would have arrived earlier.
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Had I known the road was blocked, I would have taken another route.
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Had I known about the deadline, I would have started sooner.
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Had I known she was busy, I would have called later.
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Had I known about the mistake, I would have fixed it sooner.
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485.
I'd better...
Say that something is the best or most sensible action to take now.
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I'd better leave now.
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I'd better call her later.
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I'd better check the details.
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I'd better take the train.
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I'd better save the file.
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I'd better ask the manager.
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I'd better get some rest.
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I'd better start early.
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I'd better bring my ID.
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I'd better book the ticket.
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486.
I might as well...
Say that there is little reason not to do something, so doing it is a practical choice.
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I might as well take the bus.
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I might as well start now.
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I might as well call her.
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I might as well wait here.
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I might as well try again.
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I might as well walk there.
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I might as well finish the task.
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I might as well ask for help.
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I might as well take a break.
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I might as well go home.
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487.
There's no point in...
Say that an action is useless or has no benefit.
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There's no point in arguing about it.
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There's no point in waiting any longer.
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There's no point in worrying about it.
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There's no point in calling again right now.
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There's no point in rushing the decision.
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There's no point in complaining about the past.
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There's no point in staying here all day.
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There's no point in discussing the same issue.
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There's no point in blaming each other.
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There's no point in changing the plan now.
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488.
There's no need to...
Say that something is unnecessary.
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There's no need to hurry.
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There's no need to worry.
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There's no need to call again.
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There's no need to come early.
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There's no need to bring anything.
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There's no need to stay late.
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There's no need to change the plan.
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There's no need to wait outside.
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There's no need to pay now.
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There's no need to explain everything.
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489.
It's worth...
Say that something is worthwhile or deserves the time, effort, or cost.
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It's worth checking the details.
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It's worth trying again.
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It's worth asking first.
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It's worth learning this skill.
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It's worth visiting the museum.
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It's worth taking the train.
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It's worth reading the instructions.
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It's worth saving a copy.
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It's worth practicing every day.
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It's worth waiting a little longer.
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490.
It's better to...
Say that one action is preferable or advisable.
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It's better to ask before you decide.
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It's better to check the details first.
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It's better to leave early.
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It's better to save a copy.
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It's better to call ahead.
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It's better to start now.
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It's better to take the train.
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It's better to wait until tomorrow.
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It's better to keep it simple.
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It's better to practice every day.
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