perhaps
adverb
used for giving an opinion when you want to be polite and not seem too certain or definite
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Ways of giving your opinion
frankly
adverb
used for emphasizing that what you are about to say is your honest opinion, even though the person you are talking to might not like it
as/so far as I’m concerned
used when you are giving your opinion about something, especially when this may be different from other people’s opinions
to my way of thinking
used when giving your opinion about something
to my way of thinking
used for giving your opinion
if you want my advice/opinion
used for emphasizing that you are giving someone your honest advice/opinion, perhaps without being asked for it
if you ask me
used before you give someone your opinion about something
to my mind
used for emphasizing that you are expressing your own opinion
in my humble opinion
used for expressing your opinion about something, especially when you are sure that you are right
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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