Send the right message

This sort of behaviour sends the wrong message to young people.

The government are unveiling plans today for a new tax system.

I hear what you are saying but I don't agree with you.

You must admire the way she sticks to her guns.

I'm sorry I can't follow that, run that past me again.

Keep your spirits up, it may not be as bad as you think.

I'm afraid he shot himself in the foot when he took that action.

Some people love scoring points when they are in an argument.

There is absolutely no mileage in pursuing that sort of discussion.

He prefers to buy some more time by not deciding yet.