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This solution MIGHT NOT BE RIGHT.

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This solution MIGHT NOT BE RIGHT.

This solution is WRONG. >> might; right

IN my OPINION, it MIGHT BE BETTER to wait till autumn

Let's have a launch in summer.' 'NO, LET'S WAIT TILL AUTUMN.' >> opinion; might; better

I'm AFRAID, It's NOT THE BEST IDEA to introduce changes at this stage

IT'S A BAD IDEA to introduce changes at this stage. >> afraid, best

Yes, but WOULDN'T this [be A BIT confusing for the users / confuse the users A BIT]?

We can add another feature to the app.' 'YES, BUT THIS WILL CONFUSE THE USERS.' >> question starting with wouldn't; a bit

Your changes in the code DOESN'T SEEM TO WORK.

Your changes break the code. >> doesn't seem, work

DON'T you think that the new design isn't [VERY BEAUTIFUL/ THE MOST BEAUTIFUL one]?

The new design of the website is HORRIBLE. >> don't you think; beautiful

I'm AFRAID that's not REALLY POSSIBLE within such a short time period.

We would like to develop an app for iOS users.' 'MM, THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE within such a short time period .' >> afraid, really

WOULDN'T THIS BE A BIT TOO EXPENSIVE?

Let's change hire one more developer'. 'THIS IS TOO EXPENSIVE.' >> question starting with wouldn't, a bit too

..so I'M AFRAID WE MIGHT NOT MEET the deadline

We have limited capacity at the moment so WE'LL MISS THE DEADLINE. >> afraid / modal/ meet

THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH the calculations you did.

The calculations you did WERE RUBBISH. >> seems / problem with