Phrases for Discussion

You are certain of your opinion:

I'm certain that...

I'm sure that

It's my opinion that...

I'm convinced that...

I honestly believe that...

I strongly believe that...

Without a doubt...

I'm positive...

I'm absolutely certain/convinced that...

to emphasize that what you are going to say is your own opinion:

In my opinion,...

I personally believe...

I personally think...

I personally feel...

Not everyone will agree with me, but...

In my opinion,...

From my point of view,...

Well, personally,...

In my case...

Well, as far as I can see

as far as I'm concerned

Well, I think / I'd say

If you ask me,

If you want my opinion,

I have the feeling that

Personally speaking, I think...

Agreeing with an opinion

I (quite) agree.

I agree completely / entirely.

I couldn't agree (with you) more.

I entirely agree with you (about/on that).

That's true / right/ just

Quite / Exactly / Precisely / Right.

That's true / right / just it.

I think so, too.

I don't think so, either.

Yes, that's right.

Yes, you're quite right.

Yes, exactly / of course.

That's exactly what I meant/say.

Yes, that's just my feeling / opinion.

how I see it.

That's how I feel (about it, too).


Polite disagreement

I disagree with (you), I'm afraid.

No, I really can't agree,

I don't quite agree here.

Do you really thinks so / believe that?

You don't really mean that, do you?

I wouldn't say so.

Don't you think (perhaps)...?

Strong disagreement

I don't want to argue with you, .......

You're wrong, you know.

You're not serious - surely!

(Stop.) That's not correct.

(Oh,) You don't understand, I'm afraid.

That's not true / fair.

I can't accept your view that

I doubt if...

I disagree entirely.

Oh, come on!     You must be joking! You can't be serious!