in a manner of speaking

in a man·ner of speak·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in ey man-er uhv, ov spee-king]
- /ɪn eɪ ˈmæn ər ʌv, ɒv ˈspi kɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in ey man-er uhv, ov spee-king]
- /ɪn eɪ ˈmæn ər ʌv, ɒv ˈspi kɪŋ/

Definitions of in a manner of speaking words

noun in a manner of speaking a way of doing, being done, or happening; mode of action, occurrence, etc.: I don't like the manner in which he complained. 1
noun in a manner of speaking manners. the prevailing customs, ways of living, and habits of a people, class, period, etc.; mores: The novels of Jane Austen are concerned with the manners of her time. ways of behaving with reference to polite standards; social comportment: That child has good manners. 1
noun in a manner of speaking a person's outward bearing; way of speaking to and treating others: She has a charming manner. 1
noun in a manner of speaking characteristic or customary way of doing, making, saying, etc.: houses built in the 19th-century manner. 1
noun in a manner of speaking air of distinction: That old gentleman had quite a manner. 1
noun in a manner of speaking (used with a singular or plural verb) kind; sort: What manner of man is he? All manner of things were happening. 1

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Origin of in a manner of speaking

First appearance:

before 1125

One of the 6% oldest English words

1125-75; Middle English manere < Anglo-French; Old French maniere ≪ Vulgar Latin *manuāria, noun use of feminine of manuārius handy, convenient (Latin: of, pertaining to the hand). See manus, -er2

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in a manner of speaking popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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