Strictly speaking
Example: Strictly speaking, cats are not dogs but different animals.
Definition
"Strictly speaking" is an adverbial phrase used to indicate that a statement is precise, accurate, or true in the most exact sense, often clarifying or correcting a generalization or common belief. For example, "Strictly speaking, cats are not dogs but different animals."
Translations
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estrictamente hablando -
strikt genomen -
estrictament parlant -
à proprement parler -
genau genommen
Etymology
The phrase "strictly speaking" combines the adverb "strictly," meaning 'in a strict or exact manner,' and the verb "speaking," from 'to speak.' It originated in English to emphasize exactness in language or facts. Did you know? Using "strictly speaking" helps signal a careful or formal distinction in conversation.
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"Strictly speaking" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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