12th May expressions

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a tentative suggestion
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a suggestion that you are not certain about
hazard a guess
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to risk guessing something
exchange pleasantries
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to talk briefly and politely with someone, saying things that are not really very important
a sweeping generalisation
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a statement that is not fair because it is very general and not based on particular facts
a wild accusation
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an accusation which is not based on facts and is propably wrong
drop a hint
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to tell someone something in a way that is not direct
a backhanded compliment
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a remark that seems to praise someone but also criticises them
a feeble excuse
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a week excuse that is not good enough
pick a fight
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to try to start an argument with someone
apologise profusely
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to apologise a lot
a rash promise
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a promise that is made too quickly and has not been thoughtabout carefully
fish for compliments
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to try to make someone praise you

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