DO NOT SAY 'I think...' - say THIS instead - 21 more advanced alternative phrases

'I think' is overused and boring - improve your spoken English with these 21 more advanced alternative phrases for 'I think'. STOP saying 'I think' and say this instead!

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[REX-mmtn]

Well to be perfectly honest, in my humble opinion, of course without offending anyone who thinks differently from my point of view, but also by looking into this matter in a different perspective and without being condemning of one's view's an by trying to make it objectified, and by considering each and every one's valid opinion, I honestly believe that I completely forgot what I was going to say

[ralphsea]

As someone once said " When you talk, you repeat what you already know; when you listen, you often learn something" and I really learn a lot, thank you!

[periebigler]

She is very knowledgeable and cute in her expressions, love it

[anthonymokelkie]

I always love English with Lucy ! the best english teacher ever !

[hausdorffm]

She says that the " I think " is boring and use the following instead of it


2:19 I'm not going to lie (NGL)
2:55 in all honesty
3:15 in my view
3:49 if you ask me
4:08 as far as I can tell
4:27 to my mind
4:42 as far as I'm concerned
5:13 the way I see things
5:30 as I see things
6:20 it seems to me that
7:08 I believe
7:24 I would say, / I'd say
7:58 I consider ... to be ...
8:18 to me
9:23 from my point of view
9:30 it is my view that/ belief that
10:23 I reckon
11:10 I honestly believe that ...
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I give up


Surmirizing this movie, I think, she is beautifull!!

[MultipleCareers]

I’m not going to lie, but in all honesty I think that if you ask me I would answer that as far as I’m concerned I believe that I’m guilty of overusing ‘I think’ in my youtube videos :-)

[EllaBella-gmdv]

I listen to all your english videos as a non-native speaker to impress an upperclass boss at work, and when I see him I get so flustered nothing comes out of my mouth😮

[ucheabone]

In my view, Lucy is is a great teacher.

[krishnachaitanyavellamchet]

Upset with ex
Kids: cry
Legends: fight
Lucy: make a video

[biffbinford]

I quit saying "I think" about 8 years ago I replaced it with "Legend has it"

[davidkafula]

It is really educative and informative lesson. Keep it up Mrs Lucy.

[johnhoswald]

I'm an American. To answer your question about, "I reckon, " it is common in America, but mostly in the south or in very rural areas. I have always associated it with what we might call, "Hillbillies, " e.g., Jed Clampett and family. Another comment is that I really don't like when people say, "To be honest, ..." and the variations of that. It implies to me that everything else they've said is not honest. My recommendation to decrease the use of, "I think ..." is to just leave it off and start right in with what you want to say. I really enjoy your videos and the way you speak. I find most British accents very unpleasant to hear, but yours is so easy on the ears. I enjoyed your videos demonstrating different British accents.

[billm]

I hate the expression "I'm not going to lie.". It implies that at other times you just might lie.

[pandjiaryopoerwono]

Stop saying "I think", just say "I sink".

- Jose Mourinho -

[silviomp]

The best video I've seen on this topic hand down. Super useful. Really grateful.

[engr.atherizvi]

First time it's getting easier to stay focused to learn english. it's your charm that never let me distracted so thanks for helping me in learning and for your lovely presence 💗

[Wavesfromthenorth]

When someone says I'm not gonna lie, sounds like a lie already

[internetcatz]

Can we just take a moment to thank Lucy for writing that juicy story 😂👌❤ and I'll surely be sharing this video with friends!

[zygmuntszarek]

Another wonderful lesson! I really enjoyed the story - what a great way to show the phrases in context!

[macmahinay]

Every example is connected.. Thanks a lot lucy❤️❤️