English Explanatory Dictionary

in a manner of speaking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. As it were; figuratively speaking; in a manner, in a way, in a certain respect.

Word forms

in a manner of speaking

Etymology

From in + an alteration of Middle English a maner of speche (“a manner of literary style”).

Synonyms

so to speak

Related words

after a fashion figure of speech
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