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

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that said

During Friday's conference, a protestor was escorted out after jumping on stage and shouting, while wearing a t-shirt that said "kids deserve better."

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

Harvard spokesman Jonathan Swain referred to a previous statement that said, “Harvard College has long sought applicants from a variety of educational backgrounds, including religiously affiliated high schools.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

The researcher, Jacob Coxon, shared a viral social media post that said: “People building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

"We are lucky to have such strong networks of care and support around our children - and this initiative helps shine a light on that," said headteacher Simon Lloyd-Jones.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

She had wanted a sisterly smile that said I’ve known you all my life.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi