Meaning of that's as may be | Babel Free

Definitions

Even if that is the case; acknowledging another's point before introducing a more pertinent one.

British

Examples

“They claimed they were following procedure. That's as may be, but it was still wrong given the circumstances.”

““Well, here it is,” said Silver. “We want that treasure, and we’ll have it—that’s our point! You would just as soon save your lives, I reckon; and that’s yours. You have a chart, haven’t you?” “That’s as may be,” replied the captain.”

“That's as may be, some managers replied, but they protested vigorously that the BBC had the fairest system of appointment boards for every job and promotion, attended by the personnel department to prevent an inside fix.”

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