Transition Phrases

When to use: moving from one idea to the next without losing flow

Chunks in this category (18)

• On top of that…▾

  • The flat is small. On top of that, it's far from work.
  • My boss is strict. On top of that, he never says thanks.
  • This phone is cheap, and On top of that, the battery lasts two days.
• Having said that…▾

  • The hotel was expensive. Having said that, the view was amazing.
  • I hate running. Having said that, I feel great afterwards.
  • Sure, the food comes slowly there. Having said that, it's worth the wait.
• At the same time…▾

  • I want a bigger house. At the same time, I don't want more debt.
  • The new job pays well. At the same time, the hours are really long.
  • I love my kids, but At the same time, I need a quiet evening sometimes.
• That being said…▾

  • The weather was awful all week. That being said, we still had fun.
  • I don't like shopping malls much. That being said, this one is nice.
  • My doctor told me to cut sugar. That being said, one cake won't hurt.
• Which brings me to…▾

  • Sales are down this month, Which brings me to the main problem: prices.
  • We all love travelling, Which brings me to my question: where shall we go this summer?
  • The kids eat too much junk food, Which brings me to my idea: Sunday cooking.
• The other thing is…▾

  • The car is old. The other thing is, it uses a lot of fuel.
  • I'm skipping the gym tonight. I'm tired. The other thing is, my knee hurts.
  • Why don't I like that café? It's noisy. The other thing is, the coffee's cold.
• More importantly…▾

  • The new flat is cheaper. More importantly, it's close to the kids' school.
  • Exercise helps you lose weight, but More importantly, it helps you sleep.
  • We saved money on the trip. More importantly, everyone had a great holiday.
• Going back to what I said…▾

  • Going back to what I said earlier, I think we should leave at six.
  • Sorry, Going back to what I said before, the meeting is on Tuesday, not Monday.
  • Wait, Going back to what I said about the menu, can we add a vegetarian dish?
• Not only that, but…▾

  • My new phone takes great photos. Not only that, but it was half price.
  • She cooked dinner for everyone. Not only that, but she washed all the dishes too.
  • This bus is always late, and Not only that, but it's always packed.
• And what's interesting is…▾

  • I started walking to work. And what's interesting is I'm less tired now.
  • We tried the new restaurant. And what's interesting is the cheapest dish was the best.
  • My son hates vegetables. And what's interesting is he loves salad.
• On a related note…▾

  • The office is moving next month. On a related note, is there parking nearby?
  • Glad you enjoyed the trip. On a related note, do you know a good hotel there?
  • My back hurts from working at home. On a related note, can anyone recommend a chair?
• Speaking of which…▾

  • A: I'm so hungry. B: Speaking of which, where do you want to eat?
  • You mentioned the weekend. Speaking of which, are you free on Saturday?
  • Yes, my sister loves gardening. Speaking of which, I need to call her tonight.
• On the other hand…▾

  • The flat is small. On the other hand, it's right in the city centre.
  • Driving is quicker. On the other hand, the train is cheaper.
  • On the other hand, working from home can feel lonely.
• As well as that…▾

  • The hotel had a pool. As well as that, breakfast was free.
  • I go running on weekends. As well as that, I swim on Wednesdays.
  • As well as that, the new job pays better.
• Apart from that…▾

  • The food was a bit cold. Apart from that, dinner was lovely.
  • My back hurts. Apart from that, I feel great.
  • Apart from that, the holiday went really well.
• As a result…▾

  • I missed the bus. As a result, I was late for work.
  • We started cooking at home. As a result, we're saving money.
  • As a result, the shop is closed until Monday.
• Moving on to…▾

  • That's the budget. Moving on to the holiday plans.
  • Moving on to the next point, who's bringing food?
  • Okay, enough about work. Moving on to the weekend.
• In the same way…▾

  • Kids need sleep to grow. In the same way, adults need rest to work well.
  • In the same way, small savings add up over time.
  • Plants need water. In the same way, friendships need attention.