so to speak

phrase

—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.

Examples of so to speak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The stadium will slightly increase its footplate — or increases the building’s circumference, so to speak. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

But even if this product did contain such parasites, there is always the possibility that this is only the tip of the iceberg, so to speak. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Riedel spent more than a decade documenting underrepresented global issues and communities for NGOs before shifting his focus to his own backyard, so to speak. — Jennie Punter, Variety, 21 July 2026

This isn't the first time a butterfly motif has fluttered, so to speak, into Larsson's glam routine. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 July 2026

Rhymes for so to speak

• angelique
• dominique
• fenugreek
• politique
• veronique
• antique
• batik
• bespeak
• boutique
• cacique
• comique
• critique