Dismissing previous objection / signaling irrelevance to main argument.

To signal that acknowledgment is made but it does not change the current stance or action taken.

When someone raises an obstacle, risk, or concern yet proceeding with original plan remains appropriate (e.g., after hearing safety concerns).

Informal conversations, debates, negotiations, and any discourse where clarifying relevance of earlier points is needed.

All the same

All the same

The unchanged stance; any verb/phrase indicating continuity regardless of prior concession.

• but
• and
• yet

• Even so
• Nevertheless
• Still
• Be that as it may

Confusing with literal similarity meanings such as ‘They look all the same to me’ or misapplying when a genuine comparison is intended.

Just the same (AmE), Nonetheless

Non‑native speakers from languages without an equivalent fixed expression (e.g., German) may default to over‑generalizing similar adverbs like ‘noch trotzdem’, leading to awkwardness.

• Just the same
• Be that as it may

Emphasizes irrelevance rather than agreement; often signals firm intent despite contrary evidence, making it useful for assertive decision-making.

Closes down objections by asserting that further discussion on the prior point does not alter outcome or commitment.

'All the same' – dismissive concession

This phrase is often used in informal conversations and debates to acknowledge a point while emphasizing that it does not change the overall decision or stance, allowing the speaker to proceed with their original plan despite potential objections or concerns.

That may be true, but… / Irrespective of that…