so to speak
Example Sentences
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The only way the era of low hiring is going to end is if most or all other industries join the party, so to speak.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
“This is one of the most tragic environmental stories in our nation’s history, and to ‘end the story,’ so to speak, before it has a conclusion is inappropriate,” Gold said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Equally fascinating was his pulling back the curtain, so to speak, on the culture of football, particularly the NFL, where the expectation for players is to follow orders and “shut up and play.”
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2026
The focus group, so to speak, had been found over a short period between 1984-85, usually near interstate highways.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The moment I began to write, the plot fell out, so to speak.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
