Collocation
As I was saying
Used to return to a previous point in a conversation, often after an interruption or digression.
Definition
'As I was saying' is a common English collocation. Used to return to a previous point in a conversation, often after an interruption or digression.
Fixed introductory phrase
“Anyway, as I was saying, we need to reschedule the meeting for next week.”
Examples
- Oh, sorry for the interruption. As I was saying, the new project requires more resources.
- Where was I? Ah yes, as I was saying, the concert tickets are already sold out.
- Anyway, as I was saying, we should consider moving the deadline to Friday.
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- To get back to my point, as I was saying, the budget cuts will affect several departments.
- And so, as I was saying, the historical evidence supports our theory quite strongly.
- Now, as I was saying, before I was so rudely interrupted, the main issue is communication.
- Well, as I was saying earlier, the weather forecast predicts heavy rain for tomorrow.
- Despite the brief detour, as I was saying, customer satisfaction remains our top priority.
- Let me pick up where I left off; as I was saying, the next step is to finalize the design.
- As I was saying to Sarah just yesterday, planning ahead always saves time in the long run.
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