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I see your point, but...

Fixed phrase with conjunction B1 Fixed phrase with conjunction

To acknowledge that you understand someone's argument or perspective, but then introduce a counter-argument, different idea, or reservation.

I see your point, but...: To acknowledge that you understand someone's argument or perspective, but then introduce a counter…

Definition

'I see your point, but...' is a common English collocation. To acknowledge that you understand someone's argument or perspective, but then introduce a counter-argument, different idea, or reservation.

I see + [possessive pronoun] + point, but...

“I see your point, but I still believe we need to explore other avenues.”

Examples

  • I see your point, but I still think we should explore other options before deciding.
  • He listened carefully and then said, "I see your point, but the deadline is rapidly approaching."
  • While I see your point about the potential risks, the potential rewards far outweigh them in this situation.
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  • I completely see your point regarding the difficulty of the task, but we have to find a way to make it work.
  • She explained, "I can clearly see your point about the need for more resources, but our budget is fixed for now."
  • I absolutely see your point that immediate action is often necessary, but in this delicate matter, patience is truly a virtue.
  • Even though I see your point about the historical context, the modern implications of that argument are quite problematic.
  • My colleague acknowledged, "I see your point regarding the workload, yet we cannot compromise on the quality of our output."
  • After much deliberation, I do see your point about prioritizing short-term gains, but a comprehensive long-term strategy is also vital.

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