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shut up Ways to say, “shut up”. Please be quiet. Polite Could you keep it down? Keep your voice down. Pipe down. Give it a rest. informal Hold your tongue. Stop talking. Shh. Silence. Hush. Keep quiet. Save it. Shut your mouth. rude Put a sock in it. rude Zip …

I am sure   Ways to say, “I’m sure.” I’ll bet Unless I’m very much mistaken I’m certain I’m hundred percent certain I’m positive  I’m hundred percent sure I’m very sure I’ll bet my bottom dollar I’m satisfied I know for a fact that I’ll be bound I will put …

I know   Ways to say “I know” I heard. I know it like the back of my hand. I am told. I know it inside out. I learnt of it. I know it by heart. I am informed. I am kept posted. I am aware of… I learnt of …

Giving permission   Ways of giving permission Yes. Certainly, be my guest. Sure. Yes of course you can. All right. Yes, it’s my pleasure. Go ahead. I don’t see why not. Certainly. Of course, go ahead. Feel free. Sure, no problem. Of course. Please feel free. No problem. Sure, please …

  Ways to Ask for Permission Can I…? Would you be willing to allow me to…? May I…? I was hoping you would allow me to… Could I…? If you don’t mind, I would like to… Mind if I…? Would it be possible for me to…? Is it cool if …