Lately I note this expr used in mitigating response to an unwarranted umbrage, eg

John: What a colorful tie

Bill: So you think it's too bright? That I'm trying to draw attention? You think I'm a showoff?

John: I was just sayin'

I am wondering if you also have picked up on this usage, would you agree with my observation, or given my somewhat inadequate vocabulary, how could I have better described the phenom--thanks all

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