actually not so; not to be like that at all

things like this; and so forth; and the rest. Used after giving examples to indicate that there are other similar things.

so that's how it is; so that's what happened

not only that; moreover; additionally

(idiom) nothing more than this; not very impressive; no big deal; merely thus

Used to avoid repeating a detailed story or to mean "thus and so" or "such and such"; in this manner

Used to acknowledge that a previous statement is true while introducing a contrasting point, meaning "even though this is the case" or "nevertheless".

that is all; nothing more than that. Use at the end of a sentence to emphasize that something is simple, limited, or as described.

in this way; since it is like this; because of this; that being so; in that case

Expression used to mean "let's hope it's so" or "if only it were so"

far from being the case; not at all like this

to be determined by fate; to be predestined; used to describe a situation or encounter that one has no control over

(literary) if this can be done; if this is possible

it ought to be this way; appropriate and expected under the circumstances

things having already reached this state; since matters have come to this point

Used to acknowledge what has been said while expressing some disagreement or providing a counterpoint; nevertheless; even though that being the case

The facts are as such; the reality of the situation is exactly as described.

for this reason; because of this

to be extremely poor and in a miserable state; destitute