2007-10-09 19:32:40 · 18 answers · asked by Michael 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
If you make a statement about something and say "having said that" it usually means that there is an exception to what you said.
2007-10-09 19:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Those words are almost always useless phrases that use up ink but convey no meaning. If you would like to see a short guide on writing, the book "Elements of Style" will help immensely. I used it in English class years ago and still keep a copy handy.
2016-04-08 00:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's basically used after information is given that will help you understand the upcoming sentence more clearly. it invites the listener to join the two points together to get a full sense of whats going on. for example, "i know you all worked really hard this year and i want you to know that no one is in danger of failing this class. having said that i regret to inform you all that no one passed yesterday's test". now that the kids know they are doing okay in the class, no one should be too worried about failing the test.
2007-10-09 19:46:31 · answer #3 · answered by mysterious 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can mean that what you are about to say goes against what you said previously in some way, either by disagreeing with it slightly or by changing the topic.
2007-10-09 19:37:37 · answer #4 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's used as a figure of speech that acts as a disclaimer because what follows is something that contradicts or doesn't support what was said in the previous sentence.
e.g. "jerry rice is the best nfl receiver in history. having said that, i think terrell owens is a better receiver and can beat jerry nowadays."
2007-10-09 19:49:56 · answer #5 · answered by Vangie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. It means: although I have made this statement, here is what I feel is really important.
Or it can mean this
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2. As important as the previous statement was, this is the kicker, clencher, meat of the conversation, etc.
3. It also means 'Here is my point'
2007-10-09 19:43:43 · answer #6 · answered by angels_angelsarehere 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means, you already know what has been discussed and your on to a different topic or a solution is about to be made known for the previous one.
2007-10-09 19:36:55 · answer #7 · answered by epat87 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It talks about something that was talked about in the previous sentence.
Example:
I was really hungry. Having said that, it's obvious that what I had in my mind was food.
2007-10-09 19:36:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means what they have just previously said or explained.
EX: "I am going away for a while. Having said that, I want you to clean the house while I am gone."
2007-10-09 19:35:34 · answer #9 · answered by Ashley S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the speaker is probably about to contradict him/herself.
Usually used by politicians who, as we all know, don't like giving a straight answer to anything.
2007-10-09 19:39:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋