Let us say

phrase

A expression used to make a suggestion or to show an example.

Let us say, for instance, that you won a million dollars.
Visual representation of "let us say" - A expression used to make a suggestion or to show an example

Often appears as...

  • let us say for instance
  • let us say for example

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

An expression used to show an assumption or a hypothetical situation.

Let us say you are stuck on an island. What would you do?
Visual representation of "let us say" - An expression used to show an assumption or a hypothetical situation

Often appears as...

  • let's just say
  • let us just say

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

A expression used to make a suggestion or to show an example.

Let us say, for instance, that you won a million dollars.
Visual representation of "let us say" - A expression used to make a suggestion or to show an example

Often appears as...

  • let us say for instance
  • let us say for example

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

An expression used to show an assumption or a hypothetical situation.

Let us say you are stuck on an island. What would you do?
Visual representation of "let us say" - An expression used to show an assumption or a hypothetical situation

Often appears as...

  • let's just say
  • let us just say

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "let us say"
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Context Clue

Determine whether 'let us say' sets a realistic example or a fictional scenario.

Illustration for Context Clue
Let us say you find a wallet on the ground—would you keep it?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Transition Phrase

'Let us say' transitionally moves conversation from general discussion to specific illustration.

Illustration for Transition Phrase
We need to plan for emergencies. Let us say, a power outage occurs; what's our first step?
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Hypothetical Tone

The phrase implies the situation is imaginary, often to explain a point or a process.

Illustration for Hypothetical Tone
To calculate interest, let us say you invested $1,000 at 5% annual interest.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context Clue

Determine whether 'let us say' sets a realistic example or a fictional scenario.

Illustration for Context Clue
Let us say you find a wallet on the ground—would you keep it?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Transition Phrase

'Let us say' transitionally moves conversation from general discussion to specific illustration.

Illustration for Transition Phrase
We need to plan for emergencies. Let us say, a power outage occurs; what's our first step?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Hypothetical Tone

The phrase implies the situation is imaginary, often to explain a point or a process.

Illustration for Hypothetical Tone
To calculate interest, let us say you invested $1,000 at 5% annual interest.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Context Clue

Determine whether 'let us say' sets a realistic example or a fictional scenario.

Illustration for Context Clue
Let us say you find a wallet on the ground—would you keep it?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Transition Phrase

'Let us say' transitionally moves conversation from general discussion to specific illustration.

Illustration for Transition Phrase
We need to plan for emergencies. Let us say, a power outage occurs; what's our first step?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Hypothetical Tone

The phrase implies the situation is imaginary, often to explain a point or a process.

Illustration for Hypothetical Tone
To calculate interest, let us say you invested $1,000 at 5% annual interest.
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