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Formal

Words

Tuxedo

/tʌkˈsiːdoʊ/

Words

Suit

/suːt/

Words

Blazer

/ˈbleɪzər/

Words

Waistcoat

/ˈweɪskoʊt/

Phrase

I do apologize for…

Emphatic formal apology

Phrase

I must apologize for…

Strong obligation to apologize

Phrase

Excuse me for…

Polite apology for minor offenses

Phrase

I loathe it

Extreme dislike (stronger than hate)

Phrase

I am not passionate about it

Neutral way to express lack of interest

Phrase

I don’t appreciate it

Polite but firm disapproval

Phrase

I’m afraid I have no idea.

Polite admission

Phrase

How do you do?

Very formal greeting (often rhetorical)

Phrase

I agree with you

Direct agreement

Phrase

We are of one mind

Philosophical agreement

Phrase

Hello

Universal neutral greeting

Phrase

What’s up?

Very casual greeting/inquiry

Phrase

Good to see you

Warm, friendly greeting

Phrase

Hey, boo

Casual, affectionate greeting

Phrase

Hey

Casual, friendly greeting

Phrase

Bonjour

French greeting

Phrase

Welcome

Friendly reception greeting

Phrase

Greeting

General term for salutations

Phrase

Look what the cat dragged in!

Playful/joking greeting

Phrase

Good evening

Polite evening greeting

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