That being said
Example: I was tired; that being said, I finished my homework.
Definition
"That being said" is a phrase used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or modifies what was previously mentioned, often signaling a concession or clarification in conversation or writing.
Etymology
The phrase "that being said" originates from the use of the word "that" as a demonstrative pronoun combined with the gerund "being" and the past participle "said," forming a construction that literally means 'with that having been stated.' It has evolved into a common transitional expression in English to acknowledge a prior point before adding a new perspective.
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"That being said" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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