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In-positive / Confidence url

Starting a new job

  1. I’m going straight to the top.
  2. I have what it takes.
  3. I’ll get the hang of it.
  4. Things are going my way.
  5. I know where it’s at.
  6. I’m perfectly capable of doing it.
  7. I’m getting the hang of it.
  8. It’s going ahead as planned.
  9. You can rest assured that everything will be taken care of, and that everything will exceed your expectations.

Starting a new job

In-positive / Confidence
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In-positive / Happiness url

Eating a delicious meal

  1. It’s the highlight of my day.
  2. It really hits the spot.
  3. There’s nothing like it.
  4. Now that’s more like it.
  5. I’m as happy as a clam.
  6. Thank heaven for small miracles.
  7. I feel an inner glow that will last for some time.
  8. That’s certainly something to write home about.

Eating a delicious meal

In-positive / Happiness
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Out-positive / Agreement url

How would you like to eat in the Italian restaurant tonight?

  1. I think that would be a good idea.
  2. Whatever you want.
  3. It's as good a place as any.
  4. We're thinking along the same lines.
  5. I'll drink to that.
  6. I'd be delighted.
  7. Whatever you want is fine with me.
  8. Sound’s good to me.
  9. Let’s play it by ear.

How would you like to eat in the Italian restaurant tonight?

Out-positive / Agreement
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In-negative / Explaining url

Refusing to lie on a tax return to save money

  1. What did you expect me to do?
  2. That’s not my style.
  3. Why should I take the risk?
  4. I do what I have to do.
  5. I’m doing it just to be on the safe side.
  6. It’s taking all my will power to resist.
  7. I was holding on by a thread.
  8. I think it's the best thing to do.
  9. My hands are tied.
  10. It’s out of my hands.
  11. I’m conflicted about it.
  12. I shudder when I think of the downside of doing this.
  13. I’d rather play it safe.
  14. It's the right thing to do.
  15. I just can’t take the chance.
  16. The risks far outweigh the benefits.
  17. The way I look at it, I really don’t have much of a choice.
  18. I can’t see myself doing that.

Refusing to lie on a tax return to save money

In-negative / Explaining
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Out-neutral / Observation url

About Others – Positive-1

  1. He knows the ropes.
  2. He knows everything there is to know about it.
  3. He’s young at heart.
  4. He has a friend in high places.
  5. They’re rolling in dough.
  6. He’s going to take on the whole world.
  7. It’s a whole lot for him to handle, and considering what he’s been through, I think he’s holding up pretty well under the circumstances.
  8. She can take care of herself.
  9. It’s just another example of hometown boy makes good.
  10. You’ve got to give them credit.
  11. He’s a chip off the old block.
  12. They’re like two peas in a pod.
  13. He’s got money to burn.
  14. He’s in a class all by himself.
  15. He’s a man of means.
  16. He’s an upstanding citizen.

About Others – Positive-1

Out-neutral / Observation
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Out-neutral / Advice url

Don’t worry

  1. Don’t be a worry-wart.
  2. Don’t worry about it.
  3. Put it out of your mind.
  4. Don’t sit around moping, and get on with your life.
  5. I wouldn’t worry about it if I were you.
  6. You should look at the bright side of things, and not always be filled with doom and gloom.
  7. His bark is worse than his bite.

Don’t worry

Out-neutral / Advice
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In-positive / Determination url

Writer writing a novel

  1. This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.
  2. I’m going to do it slowly, getting my feet wet gradually step by step.
  3. I’ve been meaning to do this for a long time.
  4. I’ll hit the ground running.
  5. Now I really have to buckle down and get to work.
  6. Ready or not here I come.
  7. Another day and I’m up at the crack of dawn.
  8. I’ve paid my dues.
  9. Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
  10. I feel like I have boundless energy.
  11. I’m making progress, slowly but surely.
  12. I want to put some finishing touches on it before I wrap it up.

Writer writing a novel

In-positive / Determination
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Out-neutral / Advice url

Calm down

  1. You’re too up tight.
  2. Loosen up.
  3. Don’t get hot under the collar.
  4. Don’t take leave of your senses.
  5. Don’t let your imagination run away with itself.
  6. Get a handle on it.
  7. Don’t blow your cool.
  8. Don’t be so hard on yourself.
  9. Don’t worry, you’ll get over it.
  10. Stop feeling sorry for yourself!
  11. Don’t mope around.
  12. Try and catch your breath.
  13. You shouldn’t go around like a chicken with its head cut off.
  14. Don’t worry about it, it was a freak occurrence, and chances are it’ll never happen again.
  15. Take a deep breath, and try to pull yourself together.

Calm down

Out-neutral / Advice
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In-neutral / Acceptance url

Getting a doctor’s appointment in 3 months

  1. Its better late than never.
  2. All in good time.
  3. Does it really make such a difference?
  4. It really doesn’t matter.
  5. It’ll happen before we know it.
  6. All things happen to those who wait.

Getting a doctor’s appointment in 3 months

In-neutral / Acceptance
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In-positive / Determination url

Head of a political party

  1. The reason most people do not accomplish more is that they do not attempt more.
  2. We still have a ways to go.
  3. The show must go on.
  4. We have our work cut out for us.
  5. We have an image to uphold.
  6. You have to cut through the red tape.
  7. It’s time to shift into high gear.
  8. My lips are sealed.
  9. There’s nothing that stick-to-itive-ness can’t accomplish.
  10. It’ll happen before you know it.
  11. You ain’t seen nothing yet.
  12. Greatness is within our reach.

Head of a political party

In-positive / Determination
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Out-neutral / Advice url

Caution-2

  1. Leave it well enough alone.
  2. You’ll regret it in the morning.
  3. Let sleeping dogs lie.
  4. Don’t stir up a hornets nest.
  5. It’s going to backfire on you.
  6. Don’t rock the boat.
  7. Your actions might actually make it harder for you to accomplish what you want.
  8. Those are famous last words.
  9. Take it one step at a time.
  10. Sink your teeth into it, and take your time to appreciate the pros and cons of the new situation before you call it a day.
  11. Hold that thought.
  12. You lucked out on that one, but next time you may not be as lucky.
  13. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
  14. It’s always good to ask.
  15. It's spreading like wild fire.
  16. Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
  17. Don’t jump the gun.
  18. Don’t even think about it.
  19. You’re leaving yourself wide open.
  20. I understand how much you want it, but it costs an arm and a leg, and it’s just not worth it.
  21. Easy does it.

Caution-2

Out-neutral / Advice
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Out-negative / Anger url

Stay away from me

  1. Mind your own business.
  2. Don’t butt in.
  3. Will you lay off?
  4. Don’t start with me.
  5. Stay out of it and mind your own business.
  6. I don’t want your two cents worth.
  7. Keep your hands to yourself.
  8. Leave me alone.
  9. It is no business of yours.
  10. Stop bugging me.

Stay away from me

Out-negative / Anger