Что на самом деле имеют в виду англичане, говоря о...

Может, в английском и не пишется "Ливерпуль", а читается "Манчестер", но говоря знакомые нам слова, они зачастую имеют в виду совсем другое. Смотрите сами.

Англичанин говорит:
I hear what you say.
Мы понимаем:
He accepts my point of view. (далее италиком)
На самом деле:
I disagree and do not want to discuss it further. (далее болдом)

With the greatest respect...
He is listening to me.
I think you are an idiot.

That’s not bad.
That’s poor.
That’s good.

That is a very brave proposal.
He thinks I have courage.
You are insane.

Quite good.
Quite good.
A bit disappointing.

I would suggest...
Think about the idea, but do what you like.
Do it or be prepared to justify yourself.

Oh, incidentally / by the way...
That is not very important.
The primary purpose of our discussion is...

I was a bit disappointed that...
It doesn’t really matter.
I am annoyed that...

Very interesting
He is impressed
That is clearly nonsense

I’ll bear it in mind
They will probably do it
I’ve forgotten it already

I’m sure it’s my fault
Why do they think it was their fault?
It’s your fault

You must come for dinner
I will get an invitation soon
It’s not an invitation, I’m just being polite.

I almost agree
He’s not far from agreement
I don’t agree at all

I only have a few minor comments
He has found a few typos
Please re-write completely

Could we consider some other options
They have not yet decided
I don’t like your idea