I do not think you know the case well enough to have opinions. Having said…
2024
I do not think you know the case well enough to have opinions. Having said that, I agree with your other point.
What does the phrase “having said that” mean in the given text?
- A.
as opposed to what I have said
- B.
despite what I have said
- C.
in addition to what I have said
- D.
contrary to what I have said
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Correct answer: B
Correct answer: "despite what I have said".
"Having said that" is a transitional phrase used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies what was just said. It functions like "nevertheless" or "however" and signals a concession or balancing remark.
Example: Their work has been fairly good. Having said that, I still think there's room for improvement.
In the original sentence, the speaker first expresses a view (the listener doesn't know the case well) and then uses "having said that" to introduce a contrasting point that qualifies the criticism (agreeing with the other point).