Meaning & use

mind you

phrase·Everyday

Used to introduce a remark that qualifies or adds an important point to what was just said.

See it in a sentence

He's a great cook, mind you, his kitchen is always an absolute mess.

The hike was tiring; mind you, the view from the top made it worthwhile.

A note on using this word

Mind you is conversational and typically set off by commas, adding a caveat or contrast to the previous statement.

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