But, hey

but hey

A phrase used to downplay or contradict a previous statement. I'm kind of busy right now, but hey, I always have time for you. What's up? I thought we were supposed to be there at 8, but hey, what do I know?
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

But, hey

phr. a sentence opener used often to get attention and perhaps contradict a previous remark. A: Please don’t track sand all over the restaurant carpet! B: But, hey, it’s my vacation!
See also: hey
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • but hey
  • hey
  • how about
  • how/what about...?
  • eggs is eggs
  • long time, no hear
  • great minds
  • great minds think alike
  • How long is a piece of string?
  • from my cold, dead hands