Asking to be heard out B1
Get someone to let you finish before they judge your idea.
hear me out — ask them to listenHold on, hear me out. (casual)
Before you decide, please hear me out. (polite)
if you ask me — preface your opinionIf you ask me, it's a waste of money. (casual)
In my view, it isn't good value. (polite)
I'd say — softly give a viewI'd say it's worth a try. (casual)
In my opinion, it's worth a try. (polite)
A daft-sounding plan
A: Right, this'll sound mad, but hear me out.
B: Go on then.
A: If you ask me, we should drive up the night before and stop over.
B: That's an extra hotel though, isn't it?
A: I'd say it's worth it to avoid the motorway at six in the morning.
Pitching a different supplier
A: Before you say no — hear me out.
B: I'm listening.
A: If you ask me, the cheaper lot are actually better.
B: Cheaper usually means dodgy, in my experience.
A: I'd say give them a trial run first, then decide.