a running list of useless phrases and rhetorical filler

I will say this…
I think that…
You know, it’s funny…
The funny thing is…
In my opinion…
Let me be clear…
Let me be perfectly clear…
Just so we’re clear…
I honestly think…
…literally…
I believe that…
In my view…
Personally, I…
Personally I think…
Personally I believe…
In my world…
In a perfect world…
I mean,…
I deeply believe…
I firmly believe…
I for one…
My personal theory is…
If you want my take, I…
I’m no expert, but…
I don’t know about that, but…
This is probably controversial, but…
This is a hot take, but…
I don’t know him personally, but…
I’ve never been there, but…
I’ve never had to experience that, but…
I cannot emphasize enough…
It’s obvious that…
I’m pretty sure…
Here’s the thing…
I obviously think…
Truth be told,…
It goes without saying…
This is textbook ________ …
You know what I mean?…

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