Inclined to

A way of getting a pestering salesperson off your back whilst hedging your bets and feigning outrage at the contention that you signed it off later on.

Say: “At this stage I am inclined to agree, but you should have to consider the regulatory and tax aspects.”

See also

• Celery, and limp celery
• I would be inclined to agree
• I am supportive in principle at this stage
• I have no objections
• The circle of escalation
• I could get comfortable