As ________, I was telling you about the time I met the mayor.
AS I WAS SAYING
BY THE WAY
ANYWAY
We didn’t win the match, but ________ we had a great time.
ON THE WHOLE
AFTER ALL
AT LEAST
I don’t really enjoy horror films. ________, I prefer comedies or thrillers.
BESIDES
ON THE OTHER HAND
REGARDING
She’s hard-working and reliable. ________, she always meets her deadlines.
THAT IS TO SAY
IN OTHER WORDS
FURTHERMORE
________, you can’t expect to get fit without exercising regularly.
ON THE WHOLE
OBVIOUSLY
ACTUALLY
He’s been acting strange lately. ________, he hasn’t been himself.
BASICALLY
AFTER ALL
OTHERWISE
He failed his driving test — ________, he’ll have to take it again next month.
REGARDING
BESIDES
IN OTHER WORDS
________, let’s move on to the next topic before we run out of time.
BY THE WAY
ANYWAY
AS I WAS SAYING
You can’t blame her for being upset; ________, she’s just lost her job.
OTHERWISE
BASICALLY
AFTER ALL
________, it was a great trip — I’d definitely go again.
ALL IN ALL
WHAT’S MORE
THAT IS TO SAY
________ I’m concerned, he deserves another chance.
AS FAR AS I’M CONCERNED
ON THE WHOLE
REGARDING
________, the results were quite positive.
BASICALLY
ON THE WHOLE
ANYWAY
You’d better hurry; ________, you’ll miss the bus.
AFTER ALL
BESIDES
OTHERWISE
________ your question about the budget, we’ll discuss it at the next meeting.
AS FAR AS I’M CONCERNED
BY THE WAY
REGARDING
Some people love city life. ________, others find it stressful.
ON THE OTHER HAND
OTHERWISE
AFTER ALL
She’s intelligent and confident. ________, she speaks three languages fluently.
WHAT’S MORE
ALL IN ALL
BASICALLY
