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100

I still don't know how to manage this new computer. I'm trying to UNDERSTAND how it works.

I'm trying to FIGURE IT OUT.

100

MAYBE, I need more time to think about it.

PERHAPS, I need more time to think about it.

100

It's YOUR DECISION to go with us or stay home.

It's UP TO YOU to go with us or stay home.

100

I'm not saying it's your fault, but TWO PEOPLE ARE NEEDED to get pregnant.

I'm not saying it's your fault, but IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO.

100

She didn't do that on purpose. DON'T BE SO HARD ON HER.

She didn't do that on purpose. GO EASY ON HER.

200

It's been a while since we last saw. We have a lot of STORIES TO EXCHANGE.

We have a lot to CATCH UP on.

200

She is so BRAVE living on her own.

She is so COURAGEOUS living on her own.

200

Ok guys! I'm very tired, so I'm gonna GO TO BED.

Ok guys! I'm very tired, so I'm gonna HIT THE SACK. 

200

I will wait to go out. IT'S RAINING A LOT outside.

I will wait to go out. IT'S RAINING CATS AND DOGS outside.

200

When you start, it's a little difficult, but eventually, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO DO IT.

When you start, it's a little difficult, but eventually, YOU GET THE HANG OF IT.

300

The purpose of this meeting is TO THINK ABOUT some ideas and solutions for next year.

The purpose of this meeting is TO COME UP WITH some ideas and solutions for next year.

300

I don't know why, but she is very MAD at me.

I don't know why, but she is very angry at me.

300

I have something to say, but it has to be IN SECRET.

I have something to say, but it has to be OFF THE RECORD.

300

I RARELY go to the movies.

I go to the movies ONCE IN A BLUE MOON.

300

You really like that series! YOU HAVE ALL THE LINES IN YOUR MEMORY!

You really like that series! YOU KNOW ALL THE LINES BY HEART!

400

During the summer season, the market like to EXPLORE the tourists.

During the summer season, the market like to RIP OFF the tourists.

400

This is a NORMAL day for me. 

This is a REGULAR day for me.

400

Well, TO SUMMARIZE, I've got the job.

Well, LONG STORY SHORT, I've got the job.

400

Enough! That was the LAST TIME HE TALKED TO ME LIKE THAT.

Enough! That was the LAST STRAW.

400

You are very important to this company. Everybody here ADMIRES YOU.

You are very important to this company. Everybody here LOOK UP TO YOU.

500

Enough playing! PUT YOUR TOYS IN THE RIGHT PLACE and go to bed.

Enough playing! PUT YOUR TOYS AWAY and go to bed.

500

This is a PEACEFUL neighborhood.

This is a QUITE neighborhood.

500

I need to tell you something but, please, DON'T GET OFFENDED.

I need to tell you something but, please, DON'T TAKE IT TO HEART.

500

There's NO REASON TO COMPLAIN ABOUT what is already done.

DON'T CRY OVER THE SPILLED MILK.

500

I've already had a job, so I'll have TO DECLINE YOUR OFFER.

I've already had a job, so I'll have TO TURN IT DOWN.

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