Having said that
Example: I like coffee; having said that, tea is also good.
Definition
"Having said that" is a phrase used to introduce a statement that contrasts or qualifies what was just mentioned. It signals that the speaker is about to add information that may slightly contradict or soften the previous point.
Etymology
The phrase "having said that" originates from the combination of the present participle 'having' with the past participle 'said,' forming a perfect participle phrase. It has been used in English for centuries as a transitional expression to indicate a shift or qualification in discourse.
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"Having said that" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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