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

They cited a 1923 contract between Edison and Pacific Electric Railway Co. that said that “leakage of electricity or induction from or between” conductors was an inherent risk of operating multiple electrical circuits in proximity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"I think it should just be in America because they have all the facilities to take care of that," said student Atho Halakhe, 26.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Mr. Modi also rebutted on X.com a CNBC-TV18 report that said the government was considering taxing foreign travel, a policy that could have accelerated investor flight from India.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

However, his name was not removed from the overboard list and his family received a telegram that said Raymond was missing in action.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It’s then that I remember the email that said we’d need our key fobs to access the pool if we wanted to swim before eight a.m. on weekdays.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam