manner of speaking
Example Sentences
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Day One began with a bang, in a manner of speaking.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025
Except that, in the next month, the Rosetta Stone is returning home — in a manner of speaking.
From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2023
And his persona's catchy manner of speaking, wolf-cut hairstyle, retro outfits and mastery of old Japanese and K-pop songs have contributed to that success.
From Reuters • May 31, 2023
The dogs are, too, in a manner of speaking — they live together and have had a litter.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023
He was more fawning and would-be friendly; but Sam surprised some strange looks in his eyes at times, especially towards Frodo; and he went back more and more into his old manner of speaking.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
