Useful Meeting Phrases

(PARTICIPATING in a meeting)

Interrupting
May I have a word?
If I may, I think...
Excuse me for interrupting.
May I come in here?

Giving Opinions
I (really) feel that...
In my opinion...
The way I see things...
If you ask me,... I tend to think that...

Asking for Opinions
Do you (really) think that...
(name of participant) can we get your input?
How do you feel about...?

Commenting on Other Opinions
I never thought about it that way before.
Good point!
I get your point.
I see what you mean.

Agreeing with Other Opinions
Exactly!
That's (exactly) the way I feel.
I have to agree with (name of participant).

Disagreeing with Other Opinions
Up to a point I agree with you, but...
(I'm afraid) I can't agree

Advising and Suggesting
We should...
Why don't you....
How/What about...
I suggest/recommend that...

Asking for Repetition
I didn't catch that. Could you repeat that, please?
I missed that. Could you say it again, please?
Could you run that by me one more time

Asking for Clarification
I'm afraid I don't quite understand what your are getting at.
Could you explain to me how that is going to work?
I don't see what you mean. Could we have some more details, please?

Asking for Verification
Do you mean that...?
Is it true that...?

Asking for Spelling
Would you mind spelling that for me, please?

Asking for Contributions for Other Participants
What do you think about this proposal?
Would you like to add anything, (name of participant)?
Has anyone else got anything to contribute?
Are there any more comments?

Correcting Information
Sorry, that's not quite right.
I'm afraid you don't understand what I'm saying.
That's not quite what I had in mind.
That's not what I meant.

Keeping the Meeting on Time
Well, that seems to be all the time we have today.
Please be brief.
I'm afraid we've run out of time.
I'm afraid that's outside the scope of this meeting.
Let's get back on track, why don't we?
That's not really why we're here today.
Why don't we return to the main focus of today's meeting.
We'll have to leave that to another time.
We're beginning to lose sight of the main point.
Keep to the point, please.
I think we'd better leave that for another meeting.
Are we ready to make a decision?

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