you might say

phrase

—used to suggest a possible way of describing or thinking about something
The experience was, you might say, a glimpse into the future.

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Nevertheless, one of you might say something that triggers an argument. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 July 2025

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“You might say.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/you%20might%20say. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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