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just saying

a phrase used to indicate that we refuse to defend a claim we've made---in other words, that we refuse to offer reasons that what we've said is true
PERSON-A: "You shouldn't hang out with her anymore."
PERSON-B: "After all she's done to help me? Wouldn't that be pretty mean and selfish of me?"
PERSON-A: "I'm *just saying*, you should quit hanging out with her."
just saying by hauteflash September 4, 2008
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you're just saying that 

how you respond when someone gives you a false compliment/says something out of politeness and you want to let them know you're onto them.

can be said either jokingly or seriously.

often followed by a) "I really mean it!" or b) a lengthier explanation comprised of dead air and bs.
a) girl 1: OMG you look so fabulous in that dress!
girl 2: aww, hon i know you're just saying that!
girl 1: no babe, i really mean it!

b) boy: i love you.
girl: puhleeze, you're just saying that.
boy: boo, i love you like the stars and the moon and the sun... (continued bullshit)

i'm just saying 

Phrase used whenever someone says something that's offensive, or hurtful, mean etc. It's is used to automatically erase what was just said, as if the person never said it.
Guy #1:

Ey dog I would love to fuck the shit outta your little sister.

Guy #2: WTF did you just say????

Guy #1: I'm just saying.....

Guy #2: oh ok...kool

I'm not saying I'm [Jesus]...I'm just saying  

An expression to be used prior to a statement that
a) though delivered with good intentions, may potentially sound critical or
b) points out that you were correct (assuming you were initially doubted)

May also be used interchangeably with the term "baby Jesus"
"I'm not saying I'm Jesus...I'm just saying that you should probably turn right at the next light"

"I'm not saying I'm baby Jesus...I'm just saying that you got a ticket for parking there (like I said you would)"

Just saying

A suffix to a sentence which indicates that the sentence did not need to be said and everyone involved would have been better off had it not been said.
"I think her outfit makes her look like a submarine, just saying!"
Just saying by mog_ July 29, 2022

I'm Just Saying 

a phrase you say once you've offended someone but you don't want to say sorry

Im Just Saying

An alternative to "In My Humble Opinion..."
Its an easy way out to the end of a heated conversation. It also allows you to cover yourself so no one can rebuttal
Boy 1 - People dont do enough work around here. Everyone at this job is lazy!

Boy 2 - Maybe its YOU who doesnt do enough work and maybe YOU are the one who's lazy, I mean, Im just saying.
Im Just Saying by Skrillamon April 7, 2011