Day 2

Question 1

As I was saying

Answer 1

Take the conversation back to an earlier point.

1. As I was saying before the waiter come over, I´m going to Europe next month. 2. Now, as I was saying, you will need to call him tomorrow to get more information. 3. Now, as I was saying, you can pick up your car this afternoon.

Question 2

Speaking of

Answer 2

Starting a new topic but linking it to the current one.

1. Speaking of money, have you paid your credit card bill yet? 2. Speaking of your mother, how has she been? 3. Speaking of Michael, where is he these days?

Question 3

If you ask me

Answer 3

If you want my opinion - even if no one has asked for it.

1. If you ask me, he needs to go back to jail. 2. If you ask me, he doesn’t need to go to the school dance. 3. If you ask me, she is the best candidate.