Do you mean that…?
I’m sorry, I don’t quite follow.
I don’t quite understand what you’re saying.
22. Paraphrasing another person’s idea
What Ms. Ito means is that…
What (s)he is trying to say is that…
23. Requesting
Ms. Ito, I wonder if you would mind................., please?
Mr. Kato, do you think you could..............., please?
24. Making comparisons
Mr. Ito’s explanation is more/less............than hers/his.
Your opinion/idea is.............-er than mine/hers.
25. Expressing Preference
I think the best/worst suggestion is …
His idea is the............-est (best, most reasonable etc.)
Her proposal is the most/least…
One of the most practical items is..............., so we/you should definitelytake/use it.
26. Closing the Discussion
In conclusion, the purpose of this discussion…
The goal of our discussion is to….
We have concluded that…