IN A MANNER OF SPEAKING - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
in a manner of speaking (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
Indicates that something just said is true, but not exactly or in the usual sense.
Ví dụ:
She lives here, in a manner of speaking. She stays here some nights, but she really lives in the city.
in a manner of speaking (phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
Used to suggest that something is not strictly true but gives a fair or acceptable description or interpretation.
Ví dụ:
In a manner of speaking, we could describe this situation as a war.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "in a manner of speaking" is used when you want to say something but you don't want to say it exactly as it is. It's like saying something indirectly. For example, if you want to say that someone is smart, but you don't want to say it directly, you can say "he's pretty clever, in a manner of speaking". This expression is used when you want to express something indirectly or with a bit of humor.
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