be that as it may

== English == === Pronunciation === === Prepositional phrase === be that as it may (idiomatic) Even if that is the case; whether that is true or not; nevertheless. 1732, Henry Grove, A Discourse concerning the Nature and Design of the Lord's Supper, 1753 Charles Wright edition, London, p. 37 (Google preview): Be that as it may, the duty of all communicants lies plain. ==== Synonyms ==== be it as it may, howbeit, nevertheless; see also Thesaurus:nevertheless ==== Related terms ==== come what may that's as may be ==== Translations ==== === References === be that as it may in the Dictionary.com Unabridged, v1.0.1, Lexico Publishing Group, 2006.