MANNER-2
11 / 05 / 2011
MANNER-2: meaning and examples
Good morning again.
Today we continue our look at expressions with the English word MANNER.
Today's expression is: In a manner of speaking
Meaning: true in some, but not all ways; if you think about something in a particular way.
Example 1:
The western governments who are battling terrorism can be seen as terrorists too, in a manner of speaking.
Example 2:
When you buy clothes that were produced with childhood labour in the third world, you are just as guilty as the companies who sell them to you, in a manner of speaking.
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I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
Today we continue our look at expressions with the English word MANNER.
Today's expression is: In a manner of speaking
Meaning: true in some, but not all ways; if you think about something in a particular way.
Example 1:
The western governments who are battling terrorism can be seen as terrorists too, in a manner of speaking.
Example 2:
When you buy clothes that were produced with childhood labour in the third world, you are just as guilty as the companies who sell them to you, in a manner of speaking.
If you have any questions about today's Daily Vitamin, please post your comments by clicking on the "Add a Comment" button in the Daily Vitamin section on our website.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.
