What does "mind you" mean?
What it means: "However" or "although" - used to introduce a qualification or a contrasting piece of information after making a statement. It softens what follows and signals nuance."The restaurant was expensive. Mind you, the food was excellent.""It's a long drive.
What it means
"However" or "although" - used to introduce a qualification or a contrasting piece of information after making a statement. It softens what follows and signals nuance.
"The restaurant was expensive. Mind you, the food was excellent."
"It's a long drive. Mind you, the scenery is beautiful."
"He's not the easiest person to work with - mind you, he does get results."
Why natives say this
"Mind you" signals: "I'm not taking back what I said, but here's something worth considering on the other side." It's a thinking-out-loud phrase, one that acknowledges complexity.
British vs American
Primarily British English. Americans might say "that said", "then again", or "although" to achieve the same thing.
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Casual to conversational. You'd use it in speech and informal writing, not in formal documents.
What does "mind you" mean?
"However" or "although" - used to introduce a qualification or a contrasting piece of information after making a statement. It softens what follows and signals nuance.
"The restaurant was expensive. Mind you, the food was excellent."
"It's a long drive. Mind you, the scenery is beautiful."
"He's not the easiest person to work with - mind you, he does get results."
Is "mind you" formal or informal?
Casual to conversational. You'd use it in speech and informal writing, not in formal documents.
Why do native speakers say "mind you"?
"Mind you" signals: "I'm not taking back what I said, but here's something worth considering on the other side." It's a thinking-out-loud phrase, one that acknowledges complexity.
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