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What does “be that as it may” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
C1
Used to acknowledge a point before disagreeing or continuing
“Be that as it may, we still need to finish on time.”
Say it smoothly: “be-tha-taz-it-may”
From the C1 lesson In My Opinion (giving opinions).
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What does “be that as it may” mean?
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