in the strict(est) sense
in the strict(est) sense
Following the narrowest and most precise interpretation (of something). While not correct in the strictest sense, the word has been widely accepted among most English speakers. I wouldn't call her a socialist in the strict sense, but some of her beliefs definitely lean that way.
See also: sense
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- all correct
- juste
- the mot juste
- in confidence
- strict
- right side up
- right-side up
- strictly speaking
- be honor-bound to (do something)
- feel honor-bound to (do something)