It's just crept up on me
I've just realised very slowly
as long as my arm
very long
You're not the first person to say that.
Other people have said that
I see you eyeing up
I know you want my...
I can feel a "but" coming
I think you are going to say something I won't like.
Two hours slaving in the kitchen
working hard cooking
such as?
Can you give me an example?
I'm such a pushover!
It's easy to convince me!
I've barely had a minute to myself for weeks
I haven't had time to do anything at all for weeks
I'm trying to watch the old waistline
I'm on a diet
I haven't got a clue!
I don't know anything about...
I'm flat out with work
I'm really busy with
I know it sounds stupid but
I want to say something but I'm worried you'll think badly of me.
How many times do I have to tell you?
I can't believe .... it's necessary again!
as always
every time is the same
That's settled then
That's the end of the argument or discussion