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The phrase "mean as a" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is used to describe something or someone who is unkind or vicious. For example, you could say, "She's as mean as a junkyard dog when it comes to teasing her siblings."
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"I mean, as a Democrat, I'm voting for him.
I mean, as a piece it works very well.
It's often heavy going, which I mean as a compliment.
Which he did not mean as a criticism.
"I mean, as a defense we don't pay attention to what the offense does," Jenkins said.
What that will mean as a practical matter remains to be seen.
Admittedly, some shows deserve an S.O., which I don't necessarily mean as a compliment.
You deserve to know how truly successful you've been – and I don't mean as a celebrity comedian, which you are, I mean as a real man, as men ought to be.
I mean, as a matter of fact, earlier today a couple of guys repo-ed her pantsuit.
Fraser describes her as "cool, which I mean as a term of praise... she does what she wants to do".
Admittedly, there are some shows that deserve an s.o., which I don't necessarily mean as a compliment.
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