Conceding & rebutting

(to admit a point, then disagree) admittedly, … however,

Admittedly, price controls make food cheaper. However, they can cause shortages.

(to say an argument is incomplete) fail to take into account

Mike's argument fails to take into account the high cost of stadiums.

(to say an argument is weak) hold little water

The claim that robots will replace all jobs holds little water.

(to say a worry is exaggerated) be largely overstated

In my view, concerns about self-driving buses are largely overstated.

(to say a solution only works briefly) a short-term fix

Free bus tickets are only a short-term fix for traffic congestion.

(to say the benefits beat the costs) the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks

Although automation costs some jobs, its benefits far outweigh the drawbacks.

(to call something good and bad at once) a double-edged sword

Social media is a double-edged sword for teenagers.

(to report a classmate's claim accurately) have the potential to

David says AI has the potential to fight climate change, but this potential is still unproven.