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Used after sentences to express that there is a metaphor in it. It can be generally interchanged with like-clause:
It is X, so to speak. It is like X. I love this jacket. I always wear it when I go to work. It is a uniform for me, so to speak.
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Follows a statement or phrase, usually to insinuate or indicate sexual innuendo. Brian likes to do it both ways...so to speak.
Gregory packed a hot lunch today...so to speak. Alan likes a little duck butter on his kielbasa...so to speak. |
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