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or words to that effect

/ər wɜrdz tə ðæt ɪˈfɛkt/ /ɔː wɜːdz tə ðæt ɪˈfɛkt/
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  1. 1 ya da buna benzer sözlerle

Definition (English)

Used to show that you are reporting the general meaning of what someone said, not their exact words.

Example Sentences

  1. The manager told us the company was 'facing difficult times', or words to that effect.
    Müdür bize şirketin 'zor günlerden geçtiğini' ya da buna benzer bir şey söyledi.
  2. According to our guide, the castle was 'the most haunted building in Scotland', or words to that effect.
    Rehberimize göre kale 'İskoçya'nın en perili binası'ydı, ya da buna benzer bir şey.

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