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Opinion - Expressing Opinions

Dive into English idioms that relate to expressing opinions, like "think outside the box" and "take it from me".

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English idioms related to Opinion
the thing is
the thing is
[phrase]

used to introduce an explanation or a reason for something; often a way of clarifying a situation

Ex: The thing is, I don't think we can afford it right now. 
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for what it is worth

used before a comment or opinion to indicate that the speaker is sharing it, even though they may not be sure of its value or significance

Ex: For what it's worth, I think you handled the meeting really well. 
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[set] in {one's} ways

to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

Ex: My grandfather is set in his ways and refuses to use a smartphone. 
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to [speak] {one's} mind

to express one's opinions in an honest or fearless way

Ex: She always speaks her mind, even when people disagree with her. 
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to [shift] {one's} ground

to adopt a different opinion or point of view, particularly a contradictory one

Ex: The senator shifted his ground after the poll numbers dropped. 
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to [think] (little|badly|poorly) of {sb}

to have a negative or unfavorable opinion or perception of that person

Ex: Please don't think badly of me; I should have told you the truth earlier. 
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to [think] nothing of {sth}

to think that something is normal, easy, unimportant, etc., particularly while others think it to be wrong, strange, difficult, important, etc.

Ex: She thinks nothing of driving six hours to visit a friend. 
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to [think] outside the box

to think in a creative way in order to come up with original solutions

Ex: We need to think outside the box if we want to solve this problem. 
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in a (new|different) light

to perceive or regard someone or something with a new perspective, particularly one that is positive

Ex: After hearing her side of the story, I saw her in a new light. 
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take it from me
take it from me
[sentence]

used to advise someone to trust one's judgment or experience concerning a particular matter

Ex: Take it from me, that shortcut will only cause more problems later. 
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to take it from {sb}

used to tell someone to accept the word or advice of someone else, particularly someone who is older or more experienced

Ex: Take it from your mother, rushing into that deal is a bad idea. 
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gut (feeling|reaction)
gut feeling
[phrase]

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: I had a gut feeling that something was wrong. 
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a word to the wise

used before advising someone or giving them a warning

Ex: A word to the wise: don't mention the budget in front of the client. 
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to [run] deep
to run deep
[phrase]

(of a feeling, problem, or belief) to be really strong or troublesome due to having existed for a long time

Ex: Resentment in the town runs deep after decades of neglect. 
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straight from the shoulder

saying what is in one's mind in a very forceful yet honest manner

Ex: She spoke straight from the shoulder and told us the project was failing. 
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to (the best of|) my knowledge

used when one is about to say something that is only based on information they have

Ex: To the best of my knowledge, the meeting is still scheduled for Monday. 
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to [shoot] off {one's} mouth

to continuously talk about something, in a way that seems foolish or careless

Ex: He started shooting off his mouth before he knew the facts. 
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in {one's} bad books

in a state in which one is disliked by someone

Ex: I forgot her birthday, so now I am in her bad books. 
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in {one's} good books

in a state in which someone is very pleased with one

Ex: I brought coffee for the whole team, so I am in the manager's good books today. 
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to [change] {one's} tune

to change one's opinion, attitude, or way of speaking, usually to something very different from before

Ex: He criticized the plan at first, but he changed his tune when he saw the results. 
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to [know] where {sb} [stand]

to have an understanding of how one is viewed or valued by another person

Ex: After that honest conversation, I finally knew where I stood with her. 
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to {not} [have] a good word to say (for|about) {sth}

to have a very negative opinion about someone or something and to be unable to say anything positive or complimentary about them

Ex: He doesn't have a good word to say about his old boss. 
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to [hold]  {one's} tongue

to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

Ex: I wanted to argue, but I held my tongue. 
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