Phrases for Meetings and Discussions

That's a valid point.

B2

That's a good and reasonable point.

To be perfectly honest...

B2

To be completely truthful.

That's a good starting point.

B2

That's a reasonable beginning point for discussion.

I think we're on the same page.

B2

I think we agree.

Let's move on to...

B2

Let's change the topic to...

I'd appreciate your input.

B2

I value your opinion and suggestions.

Could you elaborate on that?

B2

Could you explain that in more detail?

I understand your reservations.

B2

I understand your concerns or doubts.

Let's brainstorm some ideas.

B2

Let's think of ideas creatively.

I'm not quite sure I follow.

B2

I don't fully understand.

That's an interesting perspective.

B2

That's a new and thought-provoking viewpoint.

Can we table this for now?

B2

Can we postpone this discussion?

Just to clarify...

B2

To make something clearer.

Let's keep it concise.

B2

Let's keep our discussion brief and to the point.

To summarise...

B2

In short...

Going forward...

B2

In the future...

I have a slightly different perspective.

B2

I have a different opinion.

Let's not beat around the bush.

B2

Let's be direct and honest.

That's not quite right.

B2

That's incorrect or inaccurate.

I'm happy to compromise.

B2

I'm willing to meet halfway.

Let's table that for later.

B2

Let's discuss that another time.

I think we need to revisit this.

B2

I think we need to discuss this again.

Let's table that for now.

C1

Let's postpone discussing this topic until later.

To that end,

C1

With that objective in mind,