in a manner of speaking

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   if you think about it in a particular way; true in some but not all ways

   Yes In a manner of speaking

   In a manner of speaking.

In the movies · 5

• Well, in a manner of speaking.Night and the City1950
• Yes In a manner of speakingAnastasia1997
• In a manner of speaking.Wrath of Man2021
• In a manner of speaking.The Trip2011
• In fact, from his manner of speaking on the subject, one would never guess Frederick could have ever thought of Louisa Musgrove for himself.Persuasion2007
• - So you see, what I'm trying to say, in a manner of speaking, is...A Close Shave1996

Learn it in full scenes

• Night and the City1950
  • Harry Pitches His Fuel Pill to Mary
  • Mary Borrows Money From Adam
  • Harry Gets the Club Rules
• Wrath of Man2021
  • H's Fortico Interview and Training
  • H Meets the Fortico Crew
  • H's First Day on the Cash Truck
• The Trip2011
  • Steve and Rob Set Off
  • Steve and Rob Share a Room
  • The Michael Caine Impression Duel

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• all manner of
• in the manner of
• to the manner born
• what manner of

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