Suggestion means an idea, plan, proposal or piece of advice which is put forward for consideration or deliberation. It is the process by which a physical or mental condition is influenced by a thought or idea. In suggestions we mention a possible course of action to someone. Here are some most commonly used expressions for suggesting:
MAKING SUGGESTIONS
| You should try to do it |
| Let’s go by bus |
| We should… |
| You should… |
| They should… |
| You ought to… |
| Let’s… |
| Let’s not… |
| Why don’t you join that company? |
| Why don’t you try…? |
| Why don’t you…? |
| I guess you’d better go right now |
| I suggest that you… |
| I suggest that… |
| It’s better to… |
| I think it’d be better… |
| You could… |
| You could read this book |
| You could try this method |
| We should visit the place next week |
| We should try it first |
| I recommend that you… |
| I recommend that… |
| They should come to the ceremony with us |
| Would you be able to…? |
| Why not…? |
| Why don’t…? |
| Have you tried…? |
| Couldn’t you…? |
| Don’t you…? |
| Do you think it’s a good idea to…? |
| Have you thought about…? |
| Have you ever tried…? |
| Have you thought about…? |
| Perhaps you could… |
| We might as well… |
| It might be a good idea to… |
ACCEPTING SUGGESTIONS
| Yes! |
| OK! |
| That’s nice! |
| Brilliant! |
| Sure! |
| Good idea |
| Not a bad idea |
| Definitely |
| Why not? |
| Do you think so? |
| I too think so |
| You’re right |
| No problem |
| Yes, that sounds like a great idea |
| Yes, I’d like to… |
| Yes, I’d love it |
| Yes, with pleasure |
| Let’s try |
| Let’s try that |
| What an idea! |
| What a good idea! |
| Fantastic! |
| That’s what I think |
REJECTING SUGGESTIONS
| No |
| Never |
| No, thank you |
| I don’t think so |
| I’d rather not |
| Not good idea |
| Bad idea |
| It’s impossible |
| How is it possible? |
| You’re right but… |
| I’m sorry, but I can’t |
| I’m sorry, I can’t |
| What are you suggesting? |
| What nonsense! |
| That’s wrong |
| I’m not sure |
| I won’t be able to… |
| I can’t |
| I won’t |
| No, let’s… |
