I don't like the idea of talking down to kids. I think I was talked down to, and you rebel against that.
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I don't like the idea of talking down to kids. I think I was talked down to, and you rebel against that.  

I don't like being talked down to (by anyone). Nobody does.

It goes without saying that children should not be given knives to play with (It's clear that...) * It goes without saying that you will improve your skills with practice

The first thing that distinguishes a writer is that he is most alive when alone.

There is a difference between respecting and trying not to insult.

There is no doubt that / Unquestionably / Undeniably / Undoubtedly, life is given us, not to be enjoyed, but to be overcome --to be got over.

When it comes to giving advice, there is no one better than your mother.

I don't like the idea of talking down to kids. I think I was talked down to, and you rebel against that.
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DISCOURSE MARKERS (STARTERS)

When it comes to giving advice, I can tell you a lot; when it comes to my problems, I don't know what to do. * When it comes to giving advice, there is no one better than your mother.


You're not to be so blind with patriotism that you can't face reality. Wrong is wrong, no matter who does it or says it.              

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

The first thing that distinguishes a writer is that he is most alive when alone

By and large women can bear pain better than men (usually women...)

Just out of curiosity, how long have you two been dating?

If the person really isn't curious, but is asking the question anyway, that would start with something like: Not that I really care, but, how long have you two been dating?

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

IN ANSWERS

Would you like to order dinner?" Reply: Bear in mind that I do not speak French.(remember, consider sth)

DISCOURSE MARKERS

Discourse markers are those parts of the language that connect one piece of discourse, or extended speech/writing to another, such as an introductory phrase or one that raises a new point or counterpoint.

These markers are important in connecting parts of the discourse as well as contributing to fluency. In addition, they guide the listener or reader in the direction of the discourse. For example, they signal the speaker’s or writer’s desire to open or close a conversation. They exist in both written as well as conversational language, and there are both formal and informal markers.

Common Discourse Markers in Speech

1. 1
   As I was Saying… (to bring the conversation back to a former point)
2. 2
   Anyway… (to move on to another point or to close a conversation)
3. 3
   Here’s the thing/The thing is… (to raise an important issue)
4. 4
   I’m glad you brought that up because… (to add onto a point just raised)
5. 5
   At the end of the day... (to conclude an argument)

* Children need many things, but above all they need love.

* She thought she couldn't go to the party because she had too much homework, but she went after all (she went anyhow). Emphasis on "after".

* Why shouldn't Betsy eat the cake? After all, she baked it (remember) Emphasis on "all". For a good reason that one should remember.

* It was apparently a family vendetta. * No, apparently not. * But this apparently is not enough.

* There were bad days, but it was a pleasant summer by and large (There were some unpleasant happenings, but in general it was a good summer). On the whole, more often than not, mostly, considering everything, generally speaking, in general, for the most part, usually ... * There are a few things that I don't like about my job, but by and large it's just fine. * I find that, by and large, people tend to do what they are told to do.* Travel books are, by and large, boring.

* I used to get so jealous if my wife liked another band more than my own. Come to think of it, I still do. * No, come to think of it, I don't think the Cure will end, but I can make up an ending if you want me to.

* Say what you know, do what you must, come what may. (no matter what happens, whatever happens, come hell or high water) * Come what may, I'll be home in time for dinner.

For that matter

* Knowledge is power. You can't begin a career, for that matter even a relationship, unless you know everything there is to know about it. (with regard to that, about that, as to something, used when you are referring to sth); I don't know, and for that matter, I don't care (I don't care about that either); Alice didn't come, and for that matter, she didn't even telephone (about not coming) * But I did an awful lot of work in Hollywood, and in New York for that matter. * Well, I certainly wouldn't want to live in the 18th century myself, or the 19th either, for that matter.

* I would be very reasonably fearful, not just as to tax exemptions but as to a wide range of other programs  * As to tax, that will be deducted from your salary

Is there anyone so wise as to learn by the experience of others?

* For sure/certain (without doubt, certainly, surely); He couldn't tell for sure from a distance whether it was George or Tom.
* Goes without saying (To be too plain to need talking about, not be necessary to say or mention, sth. that is obvious or self-evident ); It goes without saying that children should not be given knives to play with (It's clear that...); Please feel free to refuse, that goes without saying , of course; It's been a tough 12 months - that goes without saying ,' he said; It goes without saying that you will improve your skills with practice
* Have/make a guess (at something)
* How come (Inf. also nonstandard How's come, used to ask the reason for something, how does it happen that...); How come you're so good at peeling potatoes? Father: I did it a lot in the army, and practice makes perfect; ‘I think you owe me some money.’ ‘ How come?’ (Why?)
* How's that (1. used to ask the reason for something
‘I left work early today.’ ‘How's that? (= Why)?’
2. used when asking somebody's opinion of something
I'll tuck your sheets in for you. How's that? Comfortable?; Two o'clock on the dot! How's that for punctuality! 3. Inf. what did you say?; "The courthouse is on fire", "how's that again?" (Will you repeat that?) 2.Why) “I'm glad I don't work in a store.” “How's that?”“Because I wouldn't want to have to deal with customers all day”
How do you do? (becoming old-fashioned) used as a formal greeting when you meet somebody for the first time. The usual reply is also How do you do? and no answer is expected.
I must confess
* I have to confess (that) it is all my fault / I was afraid at first.
* I have to confess (that) when I first met Ian I didn't think he was very bright. I found it all very confusing, I must confess.
* I have to confess that the reason I chose this topic is that has fascinated me for years
* It's a wonder (that)… (informal, it is surprising or strange); It's a wonder (that) more people weren't hurt.
* (it's) no/little/small wonder (that) … (it is not surprising); No wonder (informal) you're tired, you've been walking for hours; It is little wonder (that) she was so upset.
* Make a long story short (to bring a story to an end by omitting some details); I made a long story short and quickly finished my story about my holiday.
* Make clear or make (sth) clear (to clarify something, to explain something); The teacher made clear to the children the rules of the class.
* My guess is that we won't hear from him again.
an attempt to give an answer or an opinion when you cannot be certain if you are right; guess (at sth) (British English. to have/make a guess (at something)
(North American English) to take a guess: Go on! Have a guess!; guess (about something) The article is based on guesses about what might happen in the future; They might be here by 3—but that's just a rough guess (= not exact) guess (that…) At a guess, there were forty people at the party; If I might hazard a guess, I'd say she was about thirty; Who do you think I saw yesterday? I'll give you three guesses.
* Oddly/surprisingly enough (intensifier: actually, surprisingly, cosa rara, aunque parezca mentira)
* (and) oddly, quite frankly, I prefer my life now. Why? I'm MUCH more patient and tend to 'go with the flow'
* On second thought I feel awful. I must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. On second thought, maybe it was all that champagne I drank last night!
* Sure enough, Informal. as might have been supposed; actually; certainly: Sure enough, the picnic was rained out.
* To be sure 1.(without doubt; surely; certainly) 2.(admittedly, in truth): She sings well, to be sure, but she can't act. (la verdad es que..., cierte es que...)
* When it comes to giving advice, I can tell you a lot; when it comes to my problems, I don't know what to do.