Vocabulary
일리 있는 말이다
that is a fair point
Meaning
Expression: “that is a fair point” or “there is some logic to that”.
Why this form?
맞는 말이다 — that is true / correct : more directly accepts a statement as correct; 일리 있는 말이다 concedes it has some merit without full agreement.
Natural usage
Often used before a qualification or objection.
Forms not to confuse
맞는 말이다
그건 맞는 말이에요. — That’s true.
Examples
일리 있는 말이에요, 지민 씨. — You have a point, Jimin.
그 주장도 일리 있는 말이에요. — That argument also has merit.