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Definition to the effect that in British English

to the effect that phrase

phrase
1

used for showing that you are giving a general idea of what someone said instead of their actual words

Example

Harry murmured something to the effect that they would all meet Margaret soon enough.

Example

Then Sally said, 'Who is this then?' or words to that effect.

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Definition to the effect that in British English