| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accept the offer | agree to the proposal |
| 2. | act in good faith | behave honestly and fairly |
| 3. | address concerns | deal with worries directly |
| 4. | appeal to authority | cite experts to persuade |
| 5. | appeal to emotion | use feelings to persuade |
| 6. | appeal to reason | use logic to persuade |
| 7. | apply pressure | push someone to act |
| 8. | ask for buy-in | request commitment and support |
| 9. | back down | withdraw from a firm stance |
| 10. | back up your point | support your argument |
| 11. | break the deadlock | end a negotiation stalemate |
| 12. | bridge the gap | reduce differences between sides |
| 13. | bring someone around | persuade someone to agree |
| 14. | build a case | develop a persuasive argument |
| 15. | build consensus | develop broad agreement |
| 16. | build trust | develop confidence and reliability |
| 17. | challenge the assumption | question a basic belief |
| 18. | change someone’s mind | persuade someone differently |
| 19. | clarify expectations | make desired outcomes clear |
| 20. | clear up confusion | remove misunderstanding |
| 21. | counter the argument | respond against a claim |
| 22. | create urgency | make action seem immediate |
| 23. | defuse the situation | reduce conflict intensity |
| 24. | draw a line | set a firm limit |
| 25. | drive a hard bargain | negotiate very firmly |
| 26. | drive the point home | make the message clear |
| 27. | ease tensions | reduce strain between sides |
| 28. | establish credibility | show you are believable |
| 29. | exert influence | use power to affect decisions |
| 30. | finalize the details | complete the remaining specifics |
| 31. | find a way forward | identify a practical next step |
| 32. | find common ground | identify shared interests or views |
| 33. | float an idea | suggest something tentatively |
| 34. | frame the issue | present the matter strategically |
| 35. | gain leverage | obtain negotiating advantage |
| 36. | gain support | win approval or backing |
| 37. | gain the upper hand | get a stronger position |
| 38. | get buy-in | gain commitment and support |
| 39. | give ground | yield some position |
| 40. | hammer out a deal | work hard to agree |
| 41. | hear someone out | listen fully before responding |
| 42. | highlight the risks | emphasize possible problems |
| 43. | hold firm | refuse to change position |
| 44. | honor the agreement | keep the agreed terms |
| 45. | impose conditions | require certain terms |
| 46. | iron out differences | resolve disagreements |
| 47. | justify the request | give reasons for asking |
| 48. | keep options open | avoid limiting future choices |
| 49. | keep talks on track | maintain focus in discussion |
| 50. | keep the pressure on | continue pushing firmly |
| 51. | keep your cards close | hide your intentions |
| 52. | lay out the options | present available choices |
| 53. | lay the groundwork | prepare for later progress |
| 54. | leave room to negotiate | allow flexibility in terms |
| 55. | leave the door open | allow future possibility |
| 56. | lower resistance | make opposition weaker |
| 57. | make a compelling case | present a very convincing argument |
| 58. | make a concession | give up something to progress |
| 59. | make a counteroffer | respond with a different offer |
| 60. | make a good-faith offer | offer sincerely and fairly |
| 61. | make a trade-off | exchange one benefit for another |
| 62. | make your case | argue in support clearly |
| 63. | meet halfway | compromise equally |
| 64. | obtain consent | get permission or agreement |
| 65. | offer a compromise | suggest a middle solution |
| 66. | offer an incentive | provide a motivating benefit |
| 67. | open negotiations | begin formal discussions |
| 68. | outline the benefits | describe the advantages |
| 69. | overcome objections | answer reasons against |
| 70. | press for action | urge immediate steps |
| 71. | press your point | repeat your argument firmly |
| 72. | put forward a proposal | present a suggested plan |
| 73. | put it on the table | present it for discussion |
| 74. | put your cards on the table | be open about intentions |
| 75. | question the premise | doubt the starting idea |
| 76. | raise an objection | express disagreement or concern |
| 77. | reach a compromise | find a middle solution |
| 78. | reach an agreement | come to a mutual decision |
| 79. | reject the offer | decline the proposal |
| 80. | renegotiate the terms | discuss conditions again |
| 81. | resume talks | start discussions again |
| 82. | review the terms | examine the conditions |
| 83. | revise the proposal | change the suggested plan |
| 84. | seal the deal | complete the agreement |
| 85. | set the terms | establish the conditions |
| 86. | sign the agreement | formally approve the deal |
| 87. | stand your ground | defend your position firmly |
| 88. | state your case | present your argument clearly |
| 89. | stress the importance | emphasize significance |
| 90. | strike a deal | successfully make an agreement |
| 91. | support your claim | provide evidence for it |
| 92. | sweeten the deal | make an offer more attractive |
| 93. | table an offer | present an offer formally |
| 94. | test the waters | try an idea cautiously |
| 95. | tip the balance | change the outcome direction |
| 96. | turn up the pressure | increase persuasive force |
| 97. | win approval | gain formal or informal acceptance |
| 98. | win someone over | gain someone’s support |
| 99. | withdraw the offer | take back the proposal |
| 100. | work out the details | resolve the specifics |