sentence adverbial · formal
be that as it may
/bi ˈðæt æz ɪt meɪ/be THAT as it MAY
used to acknowledge a previous point but then move on to a different or contrasting point
Examples
“The evidence is compelling. Be that as it may, the defendant must be presumed innocent until proven guilty.”
“He apologized; be that as it may, the damage was already done.”
“Some people doubt the statistics. Be that as it may, we should still try to reduce emissions.”
Band 8 sentence
“The report highlights many uncertainties; be that as it may, policymakers still need actionable recommendations.”
Collocations
- Be that as it may, + clause
- X. Be that as it may, Y.
Common mistakes
Be that as it may we will not change our plan.→Be that as it may, we will not change our plan.
Because that may be, we will continue.→Be that as it may, we will continue.
Say it for a higher band
5anyway→6that said→7+be that as it may
Synonyms
that said
Easily confused
that said
“The plan is risky; that said, it might be our best option.”
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