It might be a good idea to do the homework regularly
Isn't it about time you did some exercise?
There's a lot to be said for being upfront about things
There's a lot to be said for: said to mean that something has advantages. E.g. There's a lot to be said for living alone.
upfront: /ˌʌpˈfrʌnt/ upfront (about something) not trying to hide what you think or do. Honest, frank. E.g. He's been upfront about his intentions since the beginning.
Have you thought about the possibility of finding your own place to live?
It might be in your interest to invest your savings in property.
You might want to have a think about what you could say to your customers tomorrow.
Don't get so wound up about it.
wound up: /ˌwaʊnd ˈʌp/ anxious, worried, excited, tense, nervous or angry. E.g. I was too wound up to sleep. He got so wound up I had to calm him down. It was almost time for our trip, and my parents were more and more wound up, checking everything a hundred times a day.
You might as well tell them the truth
We may as well begin now.
"Should we start now?" "You might as well! "
may as well and might as wellWe can use may as well and might as well for making suggestions. We can use them to say what we think is the easiest or most logical course of action when we cannot see a better alternative. They are both fairly informal. Might as well is more common than may as well:
You might as well tell them the truth.We may as well begin now.(informal) "Should we start now?" "Might as well."
You might as well get a taxi from the station. It’ll be quicker than me coming in to get you.
A:
What time does the film finish?
B:
I think it’s ten o’clock.
A:
Uh-huh. We may as well eat in town before it, then.
We can make may as well and might as well stronger by using just after may or might:
Well, I think if it’s a choice between a job and a place at college, you may just as well take the job. At least you’ll earn some money.
We don’t know anyone here and they’re discussing stuff that doesn’t concern us. We might just as well leave.
You'd better go home now.
If I were you, I would tell him.
Don't beat about the bush.
- to talk about something for a long time without coming to the main point
- Stop beating about the bush and tell me what you want.
- expressed in a simple, clear way without any extra information or feelings. E.g.
The letter was short and to the point.
Giving opinions using impersonal language
It is vital that more is done to prevent the illegal trade in wild animals. ◇ (Compare: We have to do more to stop people trading wild animals illegally.)
Journalists play a vital/crucial role in educating the public.
Public trust is a crucial issue for all news organizations.
The ability to write well is essential for any journalist.
The Internet has become an indispensable /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl/ tool for reporters.
In journalism, accuracy is paramount. / …is of paramount importance.
It is imperative that journalists maintain the highest possible standards of reporting.
This case emphasizes/highlights the importance of honest communication between managers and employees.
Effective communication skills are essential/crucial/vital.
It should be noted that this study considers only verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is not dealt with here.
It is important to remember that/An important point to remember is that non-verbal communication plays a key role in getting your message across.
Communication is not only about the words you use but also your body language and, especially/above all, the effectiveness with which you listen.
I would like to draw attention to the role of listening in effective communication.
Choose your words carefully: in particular, avoid confusing and ambiguous language.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you must learn to listen as well as to speak.
It is clear that more needs to be done to protect biodiversity. ◇ (Compare: We clearly need to do more to protect biodiversity.)
It is unfortunate that the practice of keeping monkeys as pets still continues. ◇ (Compare: It's absolutely terrible that people still keep monkeys as pets.)
It is difficult for many people to understand the reasons why certain individuals choose to hunt animals for sport. ◇ (Compare: I can't understand why anyone would want to kill animals for fun.)
Unfortunately, it would seem that not enough is being done to support tiger conservation. ◇ (Compare: Governments aren't doing enough to help tiger conservation.)
There is no doubt that the greatest threat to polar bears comes from global warming. ◇ (Compare: I believe that the greatest threat…)
Making an opinion sound less definite
Most cybercrime involves traditional crimes, such as theft and fraud, being committed in new ways. Phishing is perhaps/possibly/probably the best-known example of this.
It seems/appears that the more personal data which organizations collect, the more opportunity there is for this data to be lost or stolen.
It seems clear that introducing national ID cards would do little to prevent identity theft.
It could be argued that the introduction of national ID cards might actually make identity theft easier.
It is possible that/It may be that the only way to protect ourselves against DNA identity theft is to avoid the creation of national DNA databases.
