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

Republicans need to skate to where the puck’s going, so to speak. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

To set up his seed round, so to speak, the comedian spent $5,000 on lawyers. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

The painting was, so to speak, returning to its place of birth. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026

The sequel to Michael, Lionsgate’s blockbuster Michael Jackson biopic, as well as New Line’s Friday sequel Last Friday and a new project from indie filmmaker Mike Mills, were all in the winner’s circle, so to speak. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for so to speak

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