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What does so to speak mean?

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It means that something is not exactly accurate, but that's the way it's usually said. For example, you might say "My dog is my baby, so to speak."

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"So to speak" is a phrase used to indicate that the words that follow should not be taken literally but rather as a way to express an idea or concept in a more indirect or figurative manner. It is often used to add emphasis or to suggest that the words are not the exact or most accurate description of something.

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