like I was saying

like I was saying

Said when one wants to return to one's previous topic of discussion. Like I was saying before the waiter came over, I'm going to Europe next month! Thank you, Alice. Now, like I was saying, you'll need to call payroll to get those figures.
See also: like, saying
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • as I was saying
  • (from) top to toe
  • (one's) day in court
  • keep (one's) cool
  • keep cool
  • keep one’s cool
  • keep one's cool
  • keep your cool
  • keep/lose your cool
  • whistle for