just saying

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Etymology

Ellipsis of I'm just saying.

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Adverb

just saying

  1. (informal) Used to deflect responsibility for a hurtful remark.
  2. (informal) Used to emphasize a play on words.
    • 2008, BioWare, Mass Effect (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, →OCLC, PC, scene: Normandy SR-1:
      Ashley: Look at the size of that ship!
      Kaidan: The Ascension. Flagship of the Citadel fleet.
      Joker: Well, size isn't everything.
      Ashley: Why so touchy, Joker?
      Joker: I'm just saying you need firepower, too.

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