I would say
In my opinion
A conversational hedge that softens an opinion or estimate, signaling that what follows is personal judgment rather than established fact.
I would say we're about halfway there.
It can introduce approximations I would say maybe thirty people showed up or diplomatic disagreement I would say that's not quite right.
Sometimes contracted to I'd say.
- in my opinionSubjective viewpoint marker
- if you ask mePreface to an opinion
- personallyAs an individual matter
- to be honestPhrase preceding candor
- honestlyIn a truthful manner
my two cents · truth be told · arguably · perhaps · maybe · reckon · guess · believe · think · suppose · figure · estimate · contend · assert · venture · suggest · opine · so to speak
I would saywithout a doubt
With complete certainty
unquestionably · obviously · categorically · definitely · absolutely
I would sayI declare
Quaint surprised exclamation
make no mistake · plain and simple · frankly · in no uncertain terms
say, saying, says, sayer, unsaid, naysay, hearsay, soothsayer, gainsay