Having said that
Example: I like the movie; having said that, it was a bit long.
Definition
"Having said that" is an expression used to introduce a statement that contrasts or modifies something previously mentioned. It signals that the speaker is about to add a qualification, exception, or additional perspective to their earlier comment.
Etymology
The phrase "having said that" originates from a combination of the present participle "having said" and the demonstrative pronoun "that." It evolved as a transitional phrase in English to smoothly connect contrasting ideas or add nuance to a prior statement. Did you know? It's often used in both formal and informal speech to soften or balance opinions.
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"Having said that" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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