strictly speaking

Related to strictly speaking: in short, get to the bottom of, along with, I'll be damned, bygones

strictly speaking

In the most literal or precise sense. Strictly speaking, we're not supposed to use the lab after hours, but there's really no way to avoid it.

strictly ˈspeaking

if you are using words or rules in their exact or correct sense: Strictly speaking, nobody under 18 can join this club, but as you are nearly 18... Strictly speaking, a tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable.

See also: speaking, strictly

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

face to face with (someone or something)
at a dead end
in the strict(est) sense
heave
get the old heave-ho
Can I/we have the bill?
Can I/we have the check?
be jumping up and down
give (one) the (old) heave-ho
give the heave-ho

References in periodicals archive

This newcomers' event has been won by some very high-class performers in the past and Strictly Speaking has shown enough at home to suggest he can hold his own in what looks another interesting race.

Saintly Speech looks to be value; LAMBOURN

Speaking at the G7 summit in France, Johnson insisted that the PS39bn divorce settlement would be "no longer strictly speaking owed" if Britain leaves the EU without a deal.

Johnson and EU leaders clash over potential PS39bn Brexit divorce bill

Strictly speaking, they're nowhere near the level of fame this show used to attract - but then I suppose divorce is a costly business so perhaps it's just not worth the risk these days.

I'm Strictly in the dark

Is this furore over us buying meat from America a ploy by the EU or our farmers to protect trade, which strictly speaking is a restraint of trade?

Chlorination chicken; Letters, comments and emails

"Simply and strictly speaking, these are rules of the democratic process," writes Maleski.

ILINDEN 2018: UNITY IN PLURAISM

She's started beheading people - OK, strictly speaking, mice - she was glued to the coverage of Harry and Meghan's wedding, and she demands to be waited on hand and foot.

CAT OF THE WEEK

Construction company Sir Robert McAlpine is to refurbish the famous clocktower, officially called the Elizabeth Tower (strictly speaking, Big Ben is the nickname of one of the bells inside).

Anger over contract for blacklist firm

He recounts the life and times of Sultan Saladin (strictly speaking a Kurd not an Arab) who is still considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.

Saladin: The Sultan Who Vanquished the Crusaders and Built an Islamic Empire

Strictly speaking, My Fat Dad is a memoir that incorporates recipes and food insights with autobiography, but its connections between family and food are so closely presented that fans of culinary reads will welcome it as a lively saga filled with insights on growing up in a food-oriented household.

My Fat Dad

While Watson is, strictly speaking, correct in noting that you can buy a modern brass astrolabe on eBay or Amazon for about $200 or a plastic one for $75, these are small and often minimally useful.

Modern-day astrolabes

Strictly speaking I should vote Conservative given I belong to the richest one per cent of the population through backing all my tips.

PROFESSOR

First time I've been strictly speaking too tall for a role" Actor Rob Brydon.

TODAY'S QUOTES

That's a pity because it makes him look ungracious in the face of an apology which, strictly speaking, needn't have been made.

Polite staff just conscientious

If the unemployed work, strictly speaking, they are not unemployed.

Pen points

词组	strictly speaking
释义	strictly speaking Related to strictly speaking: in short, get to the bottom of, along with, I'll be damned, bygones strictly speaking In the most literal or precise sense. Strictly speaking, we're not supposed to use the lab after hours, but there's really no way to avoid it. See also: speaking, strictly Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. strictly ˈspeaking if you are using words or rules in their exact or correct sense: Strictly speaking, nobody under 18 can join this club, but as you are nearly 18... Strictly speaking, a tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable. See also: speaking, strictly Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: face to face with (someone or something) at a dead end in the strict(est) sense heave get the old heave-ho Can I/we have the bill? Can I/we have the check? be jumping up and down give (one) the (old) heave-ho give the heave-ho References in periodicals archive This newcomers' event has been won by some very high-class performers in the past and Strictly Speaking has shown enough at home to suggest he can hold his own in what looks another interesting race. Saintly Speech looks to be value; LAMBOURN Speaking at the G7 summit in France, Johnson insisted that the PS39bn divorce settlement would be "no longer strictly speaking owed" if Britain leaves the EU without a deal. Johnson and EU leaders clash over potential PS39bn Brexit divorce bill Strictly speaking, they're nowhere near the level of fame this show used to attract - but then I suppose divorce is a costly business so perhaps it's just not worth the risk these days. I'm Strictly in the dark Is this furore over us buying meat from America a ploy by the EU or our farmers to protect trade, which strictly speaking is a restraint of trade? Chlorination chicken; Letters, comments and emails "Simply and strictly speaking, these are rules of the democratic process," writes Maleski. ILINDEN 2018: UNITY IN PLURAISM She's started beheading people - OK, strictly speaking, mice - she was glued to the coverage of Harry and Meghan's wedding, and she demands to be waited on hand and foot. CAT OF THE WEEK Construction company Sir Robert McAlpine is to refurbish the famous clocktower, officially called the Elizabeth Tower (strictly speaking, Big Ben is the nickname of one of the bells inside). Anger over contract for blacklist firm He recounts the life and times of Sultan Saladin (strictly speaking a Kurd not an Arab) who is still considered one of the greatest leaders of all time. Saladin: The Sultan Who Vanquished the Crusaders and Built an Islamic Empire Strictly speaking, My Fat Dad is a memoir that incorporates recipes and food insights with autobiography, but its connections between family and food are so closely presented that fans of culinary reads will welcome it as a lively saga filled with insights on growing up in a food-oriented household. My Fat Dad While Watson is, strictly speaking, correct in noting that you can buy a modern brass astrolabe on eBay or Amazon for about $200 or a plastic one for $75, these are small and often minimally useful. Modern-day astrolabes Strictly speaking I should vote Conservative given I belong to the richest one per cent of the population through backing all my tips. PROFESSOR First time I've been strictly speaking too tall for a role" Actor Rob Brydon. TODAY'S QUOTES That's a pity because it makes him look ungracious in the face of an apology which, strictly speaking, needn't have been made. Polite staff just conscientious If the unemployed work, strictly speaking, they are not unemployed. Pen points
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