so to speak
C2 used to explain that what you are saying is not to be understood exactly as stated:
In that relationship it's very much Lorna who wears the trousers, so to speak (= Lorna makes all the important decisions).
(Definizione di “so to speak” dal Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
(Definizione di “so to speak” dal Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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altruistic
showing a wish to help or bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself