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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? A. as opposed to what I have said B. despite what I have said C. in addition to what I have said D. contrary to what I have said

GATE 2020 · General Aptitude · Phrase Meaning · medium

Answer: Option B — 'despite what I have said' is the correct meaning of 'having said that' in this context.

  1. Identify the two-part structure: Part 1 (criticism): 'I do not think you know the case well enough to have opinions.' Part 2 (concession): 'I agree with your other point.' The bridge phrase 'having said that' links these two contrasting ideas.
  2. Match the relationship to the options: A — 'as opposed to' means outright contrast, not a concession. C — 'in addition to' implies supplementation, not contrast. D — 'contrary to' is a direct contradiction, not a concession. B — 'despite what I have said' correctly signals: I agree with your point even though my prior statement was critical.