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What does it mean?
A concise phrase indicating limited agreement or a caveat to a statement.
In plain terms
I agree but only to a certain extent.
What can you take from it?
Agreement can be limited.

Where it applies

  • conversation
  • debate
  • negotiation

Putting it to work

  • expressing partial agreement
  • qualifying statements

Questions to consider

  • When is partial agreement useful?
  • Does this limit the conversation?

Another view

It can be seen as non-committal.

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