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What does "saying that" mean here?

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Rebecca

Great question. In the context of this video saying that is being used in the same way as "meaning". He is using it, to explain the meaning behind the tiger's sounds. It is quite common to use this phrase when you want to clarify the meaning of something or clarify what someone has said to you. It can also be used to present a counter or contrasting idea to something you or someone else said previously. Ex: Are you saying that you don't like her? Ex: A: Hey let's go out tonight. I'm bored. B: Oh great idea! Saying that, I don't want to be out too late.

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