in a manner of speaking
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in a manner of speaking
Where it comes from
From in + an alteration of Middle English a maner of speche (“a manner of literary style”).
phrase
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As it were; figuratively speaking; in a manner, in a way, in a certain respect.
"Well, well, cap'n," returned the sea-cook, ". . . Why, there you all are together like a happy family, in a manner of speaking."
Similar: so to speak
Translations
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prep_phrase as it were, figuratively speaking, in a manner, in a way, in a certain respect
| Français | pour ainsi dire, d'une certaine manière |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | sozusagen, in gewisser Weise |
| Italiano | in un certo senso |
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