to the effect that

Significado

1. Oxford100% de las películas

   used to show that you are giving the general meaning of what sb has said or written rather than the exact words

   There's been some high talk around town to the effect that I shouldn't do much about defending this man.

   But you may call witnesses to the effect that he reached the German wire.

En las películas · 2

• But you may call witnesses to the effect that he reached the German wire.Paths of Glory1957
• There's been some high talk around town to the effect that I shouldn't do much about defending this man.To Kill a Mockingbird1962
• Jekyll, no effect on target. No effect.War of the Worlds2005
• The effect on the victimizer.Halloween2018
• Depression's not a side effect of cancer.The Fault in Our Stars2014
• The positive effect?Up in the Air2009
• there's a wind advisory in effect.Deadpool 22018
• Something to the effect of...Slacker1990

Apréndela en escenas completas

• Paths of Glory1957
  • Broulard Pitches the Anthill Offensive
  • Broulard Visits Dax at the Front
  • Mireau Orders Dax to Take the Anthill
• Slacker1990
  • The Dreamer Explains His Reality Theory
  • A Man Dictates The Gambler
  • The Moon Landing Was a Cover-Up

De la misma entrada

• bring into effect
• come into effect
• in effect
• take effect
• to good, great, dramatic, effect
• to no effect
• with immediate effect