having said that

having said that
having said that spoken phrase
used for adding an opinion that seems to be the opposite of what you have just said, although you think both are true

It’s expensive. Having said that, I must admit that it is very well made.

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Main entry: say

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having said that (or that said)
: despite what I just said

Their work has been fairly good. Having said that, I still think there's a lot of room for improvement.

Much of the book was very dull. That said, I have to admit that the ending was extremely clever.

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Main Entry:say

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ˌhaving ˈsaid that idiom
(informal) used to introduce an opinion that makes what you have just said seem less strong

I sometimes get worried in this job. Having said that, I enjoy doing it, it's a challenge.

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