so to speak
idiom
—used to indicate that one is using words in an unusual or figurative way rather than a literal way
We need to be all on the same wavelength, so to speak.
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Replenishing those reserves is key to maintaining glowing, supple skin—a sort of personal fountain of youth so to speak.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 July 2025
Multiple exposures to the SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins via either vaccination or natural infection have helped our immune systems go around block, so to speak, quite a few times.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
In the case of credit card debt specifically, credit card companies are actually further ahead in the line (so to speak) than the estate's beneficiaries, meaning the lender(s) will be paid before any beneficiaries receive their distributions.
—Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Looking back on the past 55 years, a lot of water has passed under the bridge, so to speak.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 July 2025
Multiple exposures to the SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins via either vaccination or natural infection have helped our immune systems go around block, so to speak, quite a few times.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
In the case of credit card debt specifically, credit card companies are actually further ahead in the line (so to speak) than the estate's beneficiaries, meaning the lender(s) will be paid before any beneficiaries receive their distributions.
—Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Looking back on the past 55 years, a lot of water has passed under the bridge, so to speak.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
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“So to speak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/so%20to%20speak. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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