let's say
The phrase "let's say" is commonly used in English to introduce hypothetical scenarios, suggestions, or examples.
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Definition
B2Examples and Illustrations
(informal)Used to provide an example or clarify a point.
Example
- If you don't understand the instructions, let's say you ask for help.
B2Suggestions and Proposals
(informal)An expression used to propose an idea or action.
Example
- Let's say we meet at the cafe around noon.
B2General Communication
(informal)A phrase used to introduce a hypothetical situation or assumption for discussion.
Example
- Let's say you win the lottery; what would you do with the money?
B2Estimations and Speculations
(informal)Introduces an estimate or speculation, often with numbers.
Example
- I could finish the project in, let's say, two weeks.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "let's say":
shall we saywhat say youwhat do you saylet's knowthey saynot to say