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(informal) Used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark. / (informal) Used to emphasize a play on words.

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just saying

Source Word

just saying

Adverb

informal

(informal) Used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark. / (informal) Used to emphasize a play on words.

Japanese Meaning

相手に対する攻撃的な発言の責任を回避するために使われる表現 / 言葉遊びや洒落を強調するために用いられる表現

Maybe you shouldn't have snapped at her during the meeting—just saying.

会議中に彼女にかっとなるべきではなかったかもしれないと、ただ言っているだけです。

Sense（1）

(informal) Used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark.

Sense（2）

(informal) Used to emphasize a play on words.

Ashley: Look at the size of that ship!

Kaidan: The Ascension. Flagship of the Citadel fleet.

Joker: Well, size isn't everything.

Ashley: Why so touchy, Joker?

Joker: I'm just saying you need firepower, too.