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).
(Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus의 “so to speak” 정의 © Cambridge University Press)
(Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary의 “so to speak” 정의 © Cambridge University Press)
오늘의 단어
altruistic
showing a wish to help or bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself