or rather

or rather(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. mejor dicho
Nowadays, parents allow, or rather, they encourage bad behavior in children.Hoy en día, los padres permiten, mejor dicho, fomentan el mal comportamiento de los niños.
b. o más bien
Eric doesn't like Fred; or rather, he can't stand him.A Eric no le cae bien Fred; o más bien, no lo soporta.
c. o sea
You are very smart; or rather, you're a genius.Eres muy inteligente; o sea, eres un genio.
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