Collocation
having said that
Used to introduce a statement that contradicts, qualifies, or presents a contrasting point to what has just been said; nevertheless or however.
Definition
'having said that' is a common English collocation. Used to introduce a statement that contradicts, qualifies, or presents a contrasting point to what has just been said; nevertheless or however.
having said that + [contrasting statement]
“The hotel room was small and a bit noisy; having said that, the view from the window was absolutely stunning.”
Examples
- The new software is incredibly powerful; having said that, it does have a steep learning curve.
- I usually enjoy living in the city. Having said that, sometimes I really miss the peace and quiet of the countryside.
- The concert was a bit loud for my taste, having said that, the band's energy was undeniable.
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- It's important to save money for the future. Having said that, you also need to enjoy life in the present.
- She was disappointed by the delay, having said that, she understood the reasons behind it.
- The restaurant was a little expensive, having said that, the food quality was exceptional.
- Learning a new language can be quite challenging. Having said that, the rewards of fluency are immense.
- He wasn't entirely convinced by their argument, having said that, he admitted it had some valid points.
- The project went slightly over budget. Having said that, the final outcome far exceeded our expectations.
- I'm not usually one for adventure sports. Having said that, skydiving last summer was an incredible experience.
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More at C1 level
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- I'd be curious to know. I want to know; I'm interested in knowing something.