| True, alas |
| 'Yes, alas' |
| Yes, sad to say |
| Alas, it's true |
| Yes, sorry to say |
| Unfortunately, yes |
| Yes, unfortunately |
| Sorry to say it ... |
| Regrettably, it's true |
| Hate to break this to you |
| Unfortunately, that's the case |
| I know you hate to hear it, but ... yes |