Meaning of the word "in so many words" in English
What does "in so many words" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
in so many words
US /ɪn soʊ ˈmɛni wɜrdz/
UK /ɪn soʊ ˈmɛni wɜrdz/
Idiom
1.
explicitly or directly; in plain terms
Example:
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She didn't say in so many words that she was leaving, but her actions made it clear.
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He never admitted in so many words that he was wrong, but he did apologize.
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