that is to say
Related to that is to say: upmost, To Say the Least
that is to say
In other words; or, to clarify or explain more clearly. No, I have never met him—that is to say, we've never been formally introduced. I'll be there this afternoon. That is to say, after about four o'clock or so.
See also: say, that
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
that is to ˈsay
in other words: We’ll meet again three days from now, that is to say on Friday.See also: say, that
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that is to say
In other words.
See also: say, that
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- that is
- explain (oneself)
- explain oneself
- explain yourself
- (all) dressed up
- dressed up
- dress up
- dude oneself up
- duded up
- dooded