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I Politely Expressing Opinion People Expected Good Idea

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You can use a_______ when you are politely expressing an opinion that other people might not have expected from you.You can use actually when you are politely expressing an opinion that other people might not have expected from you.
'Do you think it's a good idea to socialize with one's patients?'—'Actually, I do, I think it's a great idea.'
I would be surprised, actually, if he left Birmingham.
word actually
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adverb
You use actually to indicate that a situation exists or happened, or to emphasize that it is true .
One afternoon, I grew bored and actually fell asleep for a few minutes.
Interest is only payable on the amount actually borrowed.
You use actually when you are correcting or contradicting someone.
No, I'm not a student. I'm a doctor, actually.
'So it's not a family show then?'—'Well, actually, I think that's exactly what it is.'
You can use actually when you are politely expressing an opinion that other people might not have expected from you.
'Do you think it's a good idea to socialize with one's patients?'—'Actually, I do, I think it's a great idea.'
I would be surprised, actually, if he left Birmingham.
You use actually to introduce a new topic into a conversation .
Well actually, John, I rang you for some advice.
Actually, let's just read this little bit where you've made them bump into each other.
cefr-level A2

Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:a2

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