Meaning of the word "quote unquote" in English
What does "quote unquote" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
quote unquote
US /ˈkwoʊt ˌʌnˈkwoʊt/
UK /ˈkwəʊt ˌʌnˈkwəʊt/
Phrase
used to show that you are repeating someone else's words, often to express a certain distance or skepticism from them
Example:
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He said he was, quote unquote, "too busy" to help.
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Her plan was, quote unquote, "revolutionary."
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