If you don't have it in your part, leave it out, because there is enough missing already.

I don't mean to make you nervous, but unfortunately I have to.

It's all very well to have principles, but when it comes to money you have to be flexible.

Why do you always insist on playing while I'm trying to conduct?

Let me explain what I do here. I don't want to confuse you any more than absolutely necessary.

I don't mean to make you nervous, but unfortunately I have to.