things of this kind; and so on; and the rest

So that's how it is; so that's why; I see.

not only that, but also; furthermore

nothing more than this; no big deal; not very impressive

referring to a sequence of events or a specific manner of doing something without repeating the details; in such a way

expresses the speaker's hope that a preceding statement or prediction is true or will come true

far from it being so

be that as it may

because of this

if this can be done