Discourse particles
Discourse particles
As it were, so to speak, if you will, mind you, admittedly, strictly speaking — small phrases that modulate speech at C2 level.
meta-language hedges
He’s a sort of king, as it were, in the office.
She’s the glue that holds us together, so to speak.
It’s a kind of magic, if you will.
He was, as it were, a prisoner in his own home.
👉 These flag the expression as figurative — “don’t take it literally”.
mind you / admittedly / strictly speaking
Mind you, he’s only a beginner. (= but note / remember)
It’s expensive. Admittedly, the quality is superb.
Strictly speaking, it’s not a fruit. (= being precise)
Broadly speaking, men drive faster than women.
To put it mildly, he was annoyed. (= understatement)
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