| 词汇 | so-to-speak |
| 释义 | so to speakidiom C2 used to explain that what you are saying is not to be understood exactly as stated: 姑妄言之，可以说 In that relationship it's very much Lorna who wears the trousers, so to speak (= Lorna makes all the important decisions).可以这么说，他们家里基本上是洛娜说了算。 Figurative use of language allegorically allusion anthropomorphic anthropomorphism anthropomorphize double meaning fig figurative figuratively figure of speech imagery metaphorical metonymic mixed metaphor non-literal non-metaphorical speak symbol trope unironic so to speak | American Dictionaryso to speakidiom this is one way to say it: I am a writer, so to speak. Note:Used to suggest that some people may not think this is a good way to say something. |
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