that said

American  

[that sed] / ˈðæt ˈsɛd /

Also that being said

idiom

1. regardless of what has just been said; nevertheless.

   The place could’ve been cleaner, and the furnishings were pretty old—that said, we had a great time and would stay there again.

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Etymology

Origin of that said

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

"I'm quite surprised because we're a bit of a diverse lot. Nobody ever agrees on anything really, apart from what's funny, and we were always quite good at that," said Sir Michael.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Meta told its employees about the layoffs in a Thursday memo that said the company will also close 6,000 open roles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

There was this games company, which makes Cards Against Humanity, that said they’re going to give the tariff money back.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

A bounce-back in prices and renewed volatility were triggered by reports that said the Strait or Hormuz remains effectively closed and possibly primed for a toll on traffic collected by either Iran or the U.S..

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

All that said, Powers loved the U-2, the thrill and the challenge of it.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin