mind you
An expression used to introduce a qualification added to something already said
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Main Entry: ↑mind
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used for making something that you have already said less strong or less general
They provide a good service. Mind you, they charge enough for it.
Tom might be there, mind.
Main entry: mind
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mind you
informal
— used in speech to give stress to a statement that you are making so that a preceding or following statement will not be misunderstood
His advice wasn't very helpful. I'm not criticizing him, mind you.
Mind you, I'm not criticizing him, but the truth is that his advice wasn't very helpful.
— often used in British English without you
His advice wasn't very helpful. I'm not criticizing him, mind!
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Main Entry: ↑mind
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ˌmind ˈyou idiom
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I've heard they're getting divorced. Mind you, I'm not surprised— they were always arguing.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.