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As I was saying

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31 July 2026

As I was saying

We use this expression to start speaking again when someone or something has interrupted us.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

When I was in New York last year, I -

I love New York, it's so exciting!

As I was saying, in New York I saw the most fantastic exhibition.

Example 2

I went to Charlie's flat for dinner the other day and -

Charlie - how is he?

Fine. Well, as I was saying, during the dinner he told me he was getting married!

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