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Discover LudwigThe phrase "So to speak" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to indicate that a phrase or expression is not meant to be taken literally, often to clarify or emphasize a point. Example: "He was, so to speak, the backbone of the team, always supporting everyone."
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So to speak
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So to speak.
"Informal formality, so to speak".
open so to speak.
Physically, so to speak.
Real, so to speak.
He owns the shop, so to speak.
She seems well-grounded, so to speak.
Otherwise, mostly in-house, so to speak.
Free as a bird, so to speak.
The Afghans were putty, so to speak.
We're the hunted, so to speak.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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