Used to question past decisions or express regret about not doing something earlier.

Expressing Regret

Clarifies the original thought or statement, often after some confusion or misinterpretation.

Clarifying Statements

Emphasizes the original reason or intention behind an action.

Often used to point out the root cause of a problem after it has occurred.

Reflects on past actions to analyze if the initial reason for doing something was sound.

Indicates a realization that an original choice led to an undesirable situation.

Used when rephrasing or refining a point for better understanding.

Brings the conversation back to the original topic or argument when it has strayed.

Raises questions about the necessity or relevance of a past action.