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Formal

Phrase

Owing to

Formal cause

Phrase

I’d like to book a room, please.

Requesting a reservation

Phrase

Please sign your name here

Requesting a signature

Phrase

By cause of

Archaic/legal reason

Phrase

I’m afraid I can’t.

Polite British-style no

Phrase

Yes, what is it?

Willingness to listen/help

Phrase

By no means

Absolute denial

Phrase

This is not negotiable

Authoritative refusal

Phrase

I am honored that you asked me, but I can’t do it.

Flattered refusal

Phrase

Undoubtedly!

Certain agreement

Phrase

Sure I can!

Confident agreement

Phrase

Precisely!

Exact agreement or correctness

Phrase

Why not?

Expresses agreement or willingness

Phrase

Permission granted!

Formal approval

Phrase

I shall!

Formal promise or agreement

Phrase

Yes, what can I do for you?

Offering help politely

Phrase

As you wish!

Polite compliance

Phrase

Willingly

Shows eagerness to do something

Phrase

Brilliant!

Shows strong approval or excitement

Phrase

You bet

Very confident agreement

Phrase

Lovely to meet you

Post-introduction

Phrase

No problem

Assures no trouble

Phrase

Good!

Basic approval or satisfaction

Phrase

Uh-huh

Casual agreement or acknowledgment

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