Great Expressions to use when Debating

Front

To bring up an idea

Back

To start talking about a particular subject

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We should bear in mind that…

Back

To keep in mind/remember something

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To make a long story short…

Back

To make a long story short…

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To cherry pick

Back

To select the most convenient/desirable information

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On the other hand...

Back

To express two contrasting points

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Let’s face it

Back

The need to recognise the truth; assume the reality

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The fact of the matter is...

Back

The most basic, fundamental truth of something

Front

To a certain extent…

Back

Something is partly but not entirely true

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To beat around the bush

Back

To avoid talking about what is important

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What I am getting at….

Back

What I really mean is that…