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What does it mean?
The speaker offers an opinion with modest weight.
In plain terms
Listen to this, but it might not matter much.
What can you take from it?
It helps to state opinions modestly.

Where it applies

  • commentary

Putting it to work

  • personal advice

Questions to consider

  • How much should an opinion matter?

Another view

It may cause listeners to undervalue the point.

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