I see your point, but — concede then disagree
expressionB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A polite way to show you understand someone's view before you disagree with it.
Pattern: I see your point, but [your counter-view].
In use
- I see your point, but I still think we should wait.disagreeing politely in a discussion
- A: We should just cancel the whole thing.
B: I see your point, but a lot of people have paid already.team discussion
Common mistake
✗ I see your point, and I don't agree.
✓ I see your point, but I don't agree.
Use 'but' to signal the disagreement that follows; 'and' loses the contrast.
Don't confuse it
Stronger acknowledgement than 'I'm not so sure about that', which skips the concession.