Giving clarification

 

what I'm trying to say is (that)...

Well,

the point I'm trying to make is (that)...

think

Well, I I what I mean is (that)... (tentative)

suppose

 

What I mean is (that)...

(both direct)

What I'm saying is (that)...

 

 

All I'm trying to say is (that)... (informal)

 

Well, to be frank (strong, blunt)

frankly