in a manner of speaking
in a manner of speaking
In a way; in a sense; so to speak. He was a fixer, in a manner of speaking. A man who could get things done.
See also: manner, of, speaking
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in a manner of speaking
In a way; so to speak. For example, He was, in a manner of speaking, asked to leave the group. [Late 1800s]
See also: manner, of, speaking
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
in a manner of speaking
in some sense; so to speak.Manner of speaking is recorded from the mid 16th century; compare with French façon de parler , which has been in use in English since the early 19th century.
See also: manner, of, speaking
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in a ˌmanner of ˈspeaking
if you think about it in a certain way: ‘Are they married?’ ‘In a manner of speaking — they’ve lived together for 15 years.’See also: manner, of, speaking
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in a manner of speaking
In a way; so to speak.
See also: manner, of, speaking
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- à la
- la
- all manner of
- all manner of somebody/something
- manner
- ape
- ape (one's) behavior
- behaviour
- fast-talk (someone) out of (something)
- fast-talk out of