Informal / Formal (II)

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But / However

Show / Illustrate

Idea / Notion

Change / Alter

Big / Extensive

Little / Minute

Important / Paramount

Unimportant / Trivial

Let's do it together! / Let's all pitch in!

Why are you in a bad mood?/ Why are you cranky?

She is very cute / She is adorable

Let me know quickly ! / Let me know as soon as possible!

Don't be stupid / Don't be a jerk

She is pregnant / She is on a family way

You are so intelligent / Your poing of view is refreshing

Excuse me? / I beg you, pardon?

Sit down / Please, have a seat

You are wrong / You might be mistaken

Leave me alone / Could you give a minute?

I understood / I got it

I'm in a dilemma / I'm in a pickle

I was anxious / I freaked out

Send me the report / Could you send me the report?

I'm scared to do this / I have cold feet

Don't give up! / Hang in there!

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