Concessive/qualifying

To present an opposing viewpoint while acknowledging earlier agreement.

When someone wants to add a caveat or highlight a limitation that follows from prior positive remarks; often used in formal spoken/written contexts.

Professional discussions, academic writing, business negotiations, and any setting where nuanced disagreement is appropriate.

Having said that

Having said that

The whole chunk can be replaced with alternatives such as ‘That said’, ‘Nevertheless’, or ‘On the other hand’ to convey a similar contrastive effect.

• I must point out
• however
• nonetheless

• That being said
• Nevertheless
• On the other hand

Using it without an explicit preceding statement to refer back to; treating it merely as filler rather than a concessive link.

that said, mind you, however

Learners from languages with similar discourse markers may over‑use or misuse the phrase, leading to ambiguity about what is being contrasted.

• Concessive connectors
• contrasting phrases

Signals a mature, reflective tone indicating awareness of limitations while still supporting the main claim.

Softens opposition and encourages further dialogue by acknowledging counterarguments in a polite manner.

having said

This chunk is essential for expressing nuanced agreement while introducing a contrasting viewpoint, commonly used in professional and academic settings.

That said to Having said that for more formal or reflective usage