so to speak

so to speak(
so
 
tu
 
spik
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. por así decirlo
Jose is like a parrot, so to speak. He just can't keep his mouth shut.José es como un loro, por así decirlo. No puede mantener la boca cerrada.
b. por así decir
Clara is the boss around here, so to speak. But you'd be better off dealing with her assistant, who knows everything about the company.Clara es la jefa en este lugar, por así decir. Pero te iría mejor si tratas con su asistente, quien sabe todo sobre la compañia.
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