That’s not what I mean/said.

No, what I’m trying to say is that...

You got me wrong

PROTESTING
General:
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Some people
NG POLITELY
say that... You’re not listening, are
Many/Most you?
people Did you hear a word
think/believe I said
that...
Everybody
knows that..
About the PROTESTING RUDELY
expressions used
in order to give
an opinion.
CHECKING IF THEY EXPLAINING
UNDERSTAND THINGS BETTER

Do you know what I What I mean is...

mean? What I’m trying
Does it make sense? to say is that...
I don’t know if I’m
explaining it correctly.

AGREEING

Of course
You’re absolutely right
Yes, I agree.
I think so too.
That’s a (very) good
point.
Oh yes, that’s right.
Exactly.
I don’t think so either.
That’s true.
 AGREEING

Of course
You’re absolutely
right
Yes, I agree.
I think so too.
That’s a (very)
good point.
Oh yes, that’s
right.
Exactly.

About the
DISAGREEING
expressions
POLITELY
used in order to
I see, but that’s give an opinion.
different.
Sorry, I don’t
agree with you.
I don’t see it that
way. SHOWING EMPATHY
BEFORE DISAGREEING

Yes, I agree with you

but...
I can see your point,
but...
That’s very true, but...
Of course, you’re right,
but...
I know what you mean
but...
I can understand that
but...