Alternative form of so to speak

Used before or after saying an apt proverb, adage, cliché etc.

Apparently, according to others.

(idiomatic, informal) Used to refer back to a previous statement in a discourse

(US, idiomatic) To admit defeat; indicate submission, such as when wrestling; to ask for mercy.

Misspelling of per se.

(idiomatic) An apophasis used to mention another important, usually related, point: not taking into account, not to mention, without considering.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of say yes

present participle of say yes

To imply or intend to convey with one's words; used to correct or clarify one's previous utterance, or to seek such clarification.