as it were

It means "in fact, if not in deed." The statement to which it applies may not be the literal truth, but it's not far from it.

He's from the top of the lower classes, as it were.

He may not have ridden her horse, but I'm sure he's saddled her mare, as it were.

by barbecuesteve November 22, 2010

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As Told By Ginger

One of the better Nickelodeon shows. It focuses on the life of Ginger Foutley and her friends as she records them in her diary. The animation and dialogue was entertaining and funny, so Nick doesn't show it anymore. Some of the reasons it was successful and lasted more than a season was its in-depth character development and lack of stupidity like the current TEENick shows made by that idiot Dan Schneider (aka The Main Reason Nick Is Ruined).

Person: Hey, look! As Told By Ginger is going to be on this Monday!

Friend: When? 6:00 AM?

Person: Um... yeah, actually.

by iloveyouall! October 18, 2008

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as if

Short for "as if that was true," "as if that would really happen," or "as if she'd really agree to that." Basically, it means it'll be a cold day in hell that the idea or event is true or ever will be. It's a hipper version of the 80's expression, "Yeah, right!"

Enriched after selling plasma, old impoverished Nathan approached young, smokin' hot Angela and asked her if she'd like to have dinner with him at the all-you-can-eat buffet: his treat. After throwing up a bit in her mouth, she rolled her beautiful blue eyes and blurted, "As if!"

by Rico Suave' January 29, 2017

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as a matter of fact, it isn't

The best response to a derogatory or sarcastic remark.

Vegeta: Is that okay?
Tien: As a matter of fact, it isn't!

by blakkheim16 October 23, 2011

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as the actress said to the bishop

Phrs. A jocular catch phrase that draws attention to an otherwise innocent statement by imbuing sexual innuendo. Other variations include "as the mistress said to the gardener".

"as the actress said to the bishop"

by Alex Quantashassle April 9, 2005

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