Scope: Conceding to make a point

Vocabulary definition: Conceding means to acknowledge or admit, usually reluctantly, someone's idea, to be true or just. (dictionary.com)

• I may be wrong, but . . .
• You might be right, but . . .
• You have a good point, but . . .
• You could say that, but . . .
• Correct me if I'm wrong, but . . .
• I don't mean to be rude, but . . .
• I hate to bring this up, but . . .
• I don't mean to be negative, but . . .
• This may sound strange, but . . .