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Mild

Phrase

Hankering

Specific craving

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Eager

Ready to eat (formal)

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Flying light

Mild hunger (aviation metaphor)

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Excuse me for…

Polite apology for minor offenses

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Ever so sorry

British-style polite apology

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Keen

British-style readiness

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I am not keen on it

British-style mild dislike

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I’m not crazy about it

Mild dislike (softer alternative)

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I am not passionate about it

Neutral way to express lack of interest

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I’m not a big fan of it

Polite way to express dislike

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I’m not really fond of it

Polite, mild dislike

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Unfortunately not

Regretful refusal

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I’d like to apologize for…

Polite intention

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That’s all right.

Neutral acceptance

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