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Definition in a manner of speaking in British English

in a manner of speaking phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that something is generally correct, but not exactly

Example

'So are you retired now?' 'In a manner of speaking, yes. But I still do some work.'

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Definition in a manner of speaking in British English