phrase (spoken) · informal

let's say

/lɛts seɪ/LET'S·say

speaking

used to introduce a hypothetical example or to illustrate a point in speech

Examples

“Let's say you had an extra hour each day — how would you use it?”

“I don't know the exact figure, but let's say it's about 30 percent.”

“In a debate you can use 'let's say' to test an idea with a quick example.”

“Let's say the factory doubles its output; the local economy would likely benefit through more jobs and higher incomes.”

let us phraselet's contraction

let say→let's say

using 'let's say' in formal Task 2 essays→use 'for example' or 'suppose' in formal writing

5say→6suppose→7+let's say

suppose

suppose

“Suppose the government increases taxes, how might consumers react?”

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