Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
as-who-should-say
Phrase
æz hu ʃʊd seɪ
Definition
An expression used to refer to what someone else might say or indicate, often used to introduce an opinion or perspective without claiming it as one’s own.
Examples
- He argues, as-who-should-say, that we need more time to complete the project.
- Many experts, as-who-should-say, believe that climate change is a pressing issue.
Meaning
The phrase ‘as-who-should-say’ suggests that the speaker is sharing an idea credited to another person or authority, implying that the opinion holds weight because it comes from someone respected or knowledgeable.
Synonyms
- as one might say
- as it has been said
- to quote
