Phrases

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100 phrases

Believe it or not...

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Used to introduce a surprising or unbelievable statement.

Speaking of which...

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Used to transition smoothly to a related topic.

To cut a long story short...

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Used to summarize a lengthy narrative concisely.

Funnily enough...

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Used to introduce an amusing coincidence or unexpected event.

Incidentally...

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Used to introduce a casually related piece of information.

On that note...

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Used to transition smoothly to a related topic, often concluding the current one.

By the way...

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Used to introduce a casually related piece of information.

That reminds me...

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Used to introduce a related thought or memory.

This might sound strange, but...

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Used to preface an unusual or unexpected statement.

Get this...

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Used to introduce a surprising or unbelievable story.

Guess what?

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Used to introduce exciting or surprising news.

You won't believe this, but...

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Used to emphasize the unbelievable nature of a story.

It's a long and winding tale...

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Used to introduce a complicated or convoluted story.

The short version is...

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Used to provide a concise summary of a longer story.

And the kicker is...

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Used to introduce the most surprising or unexpected part of a story.

To make a long story short...

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Used to summarize a lengthy explanation or narrative briefly.

Hold onto your hats...

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Used to introduce a surprising or exciting piece of news.

It's a long story.

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The explanation is complex and lengthy.

That's a real cracker!

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That's a very funny or amusing story/joke.

It's a long story.

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The explanation is complicated or lengthy.

To cut a long story short...

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In short; briefly stated.

Believe it or not...

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Used to introduce a surprising or unbelievable statement.

Funnily enough...

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Surprisingly or ironically.

Incidentally...

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By the way; as an aside.

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