Discussion Phrases
Sometimes it is the other way round. Your partner is monopolizing the discussion and you want to have your say:
How to interrupt your partner?
- Can I jump in here?
- Can I just make a point?
- Perhaps I can interrupt you there.
- I’d like to get in on that if I may.
- Do you mind if I say something on that point?
- Wait a minute…
- (I’m) sorry to interrupt you for a second…
- Sorry, but did you say…?
- Can I just say / add that…?
- Yes, you are right, but…
- I agree, but…
- I hope you don’t mind that,…
How to hold the floor?
- If I just might say that…
- Do you mind if I just finish what I was saying?
- I’d just like to finish making this point and then it’s over to you.
- Let me just add one more thing.
- This is my final point.
- Would you please let me finish (this sentence / thought) ?