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Disagreeing politely B2

Pushing back without it turning into a row.

cut in — interrupt someone who is speakingA: I was saying that—
B: Sorry to cut in, but I think we need to hurry.

admit mistake — confess errorA: Did you forget to send the email?
B: Yeah, I have to admit my mistake. I completely forgot.

bear in mind C1 — reminding to considerA: Do you think we should book the tickets now?
B: Yes, but bear in mind, prices usually go up closer to the date.

In a planning meeting

Sam: So we all agree we launch next week?

Jo: Sorry to cut in, but I think we should bear in mind the testing isn't finished.

Sam: Fair point. I hadn't considered that.

Jo: It's just worth flagging before we commit to a date.

Clearing the air afterwards

Sam: That got a bit heated earlier, didn't it?

Jo: It did, yeah. I probably pushed too hard.

Sam: No, you were right. I should admit I got it wrong — the timeline was rushed.

Jo: Honestly, I'm just glad neither of us had to back down completely.

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