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Social (General)
I'm just saying
After making a controversial or critical statement
Literal Meaning
I am simply expressing a statement or opinion
Actual Meaning
I'm making a point that might be uncomfortable but I'm distancing myself from consequences
Examples in Context

Friend: 'They're not that talented... I'm just saying.' (Translation: I stand by this criticism)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Usually follows something potentially offensive
  • 2Doesn't really soften the statement
  • 3Speaker still means it
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
just putting it out there
I'm not saying, but
for what it's worth
just a thought
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