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Going back to what you said

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Used to refer to something that was mentioned earlier in the conversation, often to elaborate, question, or revisit that point.

Going back to what you said: Used to refer to something that was mentioned earlier in the conversation, often to elaborate…

Definition

'Going back to what you said' is a common English collocation. Used to refer to something that was mentioned earlier in the conversation, often to elaborate, question, or revisit that point.

Going back to what + subject + verb

“Going back to what you said about the budget, I think we need to cut some expenses.”

Examples

  • Going back to what you said earlier about the new proposal, I'd like to suggest an amendment.
  • I wanted to discuss one more point, going back to what you said about team collaboration.
  • So, going back to what you said yesterday regarding the market trends, how do you see that affecting us?
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  • The speaker then shifted the discussion, going back to what you said in your initial presentation.
  • If we're going back to what you said about the project timeline, it seems we might be behind schedule.
  • Could you elaborate a bit more, going back to what you said about the potential risks involved?
  • She circled back to the main topic, thoughtfully going back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting.
  • My understanding is, going back to what you said a moment ago, that the deadline is still firm.
  • To address your concern, going back to what you said about resource limitations, we have a new plan.
  • He paused, collecting his thoughts, and then, going back to what you said about the project's scope, offered a different perspective.

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