Question
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?
Options :
as opposed to what I have said
despite what I have said
in addition to what I have said
contrary to what I have said
Answer :
despite what I have said
Solution :
The correct answer is option B i.e. despite what I have said
“Having said that” is a transitional phrase that has become more and more common in spoken language. When people say, “Having said that” it is a signal that they are going to say something which will contrast or disagree with what they said a moment ago.
Let's see an example to develop more clarity:
Their work has been fairly good. Having said that, I still think there's room for improvement.
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