according to »
Based on what is said or stated.
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am I right or am I right »
Rhetorical question from somebody who has stated what they consider to be an unassailable truth.
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face value »
No more or less than what is stated; a literal or direct meaning or interpretation.
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face value »
The amount or value listed on a bill, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount.
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go too far »
To exceed an unstated limit, especially a limit of acceptable behaviour.
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in other words »
Stated or interpreted another way; introduces an explanation.
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now you're talking »
A phrase indicating agreement with a previously stated suggestion to change a course of action.
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read between the lines »
To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly.
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to say the least »
Used to suggest that what was previously stated was an understatement.
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