in a manner of speaking

英語（米国） (en-US) 英語（イギリス） (en-GB)

前置詞句

As it were, figuratively speaking, in a manner, in a way, in a certain respect.

日本語の意味

いわば / 言ってみれば / ある意味で / 比喩的に言えば

英語の意味

As it were, figuratively speaking, in a manner, in a way, in a certain respect.

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He is, in a manner of speaking, the backbone of the team.

彼は、いわばチームの屋台骨だ。

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意味（1）

As it were, figuratively speaking, in a manner, in a way, in a certain respect.

Well, well, cap'n, returned the sea-cook, . . . Why, there you all are together like a happy family, in a manner of speaking.

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