so to speak

idiom

—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 So to fill up that gap, teams had to bring in sponsors and the sponsorship revenue really drives formula one’s economic engine, so to speak, where Before 1968 sponsorship in a formula one was strictly regulated. —

Quartz Staff, Quartz, 2 July 2024 This, in turn, allocates a brand-new chart (map, so to speak) for the year ahead, offering tremendous insight into energetic themes that could influence you throughout the year. —

Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024 The original idea was for Sabia to turn his material into a short documentary – one set long, so to speak (to use a tennis analogy). —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 June 2024 Which came from legitimate business, so to speak, and which from a gulag camp? —

Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for so to speak

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