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

Enzo abruptly goes off-script, so to speak, and quits the Devillard estate to try his hand at mussel farming and pouf! — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Yes, the village of Bratenahl, Ohio, was already visible on an atlas, but Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his wife, superstar singer Taylor Swift, have put it on the map, so to speak. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

Council members who are opposed said the plan is underbaked, so to speak. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 26 Aug. 2026

That will change this season – and not before time, so to speak. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for so to speak

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