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Par Say

Definition:

Par Say is a French term that means "so to speak" or "as it were". It is used to clarify that what follows is not to be taken literally, but rather as a way of explaining or illustrating a concept.

Examples:

As a phrase:

1. She was dressed in what can only be described as a par say circus costume.
2. They had a par say honeymoon in a tropical paradise.

As a sentence:

1. I feel like a fish out of water, par say. (meaning: I feel uncomfortable or out of place)
2. The novel was a masterpiece, par say. (meaning: figuratively speaking)

As a part of speech:

1. The politician, par say, was very charismatic. (adjective)
2. His speech was filled with par says and metaphors. (nouns)
3. She par said her way through the explanation. (verb)

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