for what it's worth

idiomatic phrase

—used to say that one is not sure whether something one is about to say will be helpful or valued
For what it's worth, I don't think your dad meant to insult you.

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“For what it's worth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20what%20it%27s%20worth. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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