That said
Example: I was tired; that said, I still finished my work.
Definition
"That said" is a phrase used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies what was previously mentioned, often signaling a change in perspective or an exception to a prior assertion.
Etymology
The phrase "that said" originates from the combination of the demonstrative pronoun 'that' and the past participle 'said,' literally meaning 'having said that.' It has been used in English for centuries as a transitional phrase to indicate a shift or addition in discourse.
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"That said" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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