frankly speaking Idiom, Proverb
not speaking
not friendly, not speaking to each other Emily and Pam had a fight. They're not speaking.
on speaking terms
not friendly but saying hello etc. Louise and I are not friends, but we're on speaking terms.
to not be on speaking terms
"They're not on speaking terms at the moment after their row."
roughly speaking|roughly|speaking
adv. phr. Approximately; in general terms.
Roughly speaking, about 250 people attended the annual convention of the Dictionary Society of America.
in a manner of speaking
in a manner of speaking In a way; so to speak. For example,
He was, in a manner of speaking, asked to leave the group. [Late 1800s]
speaking
speaking on speaking terms friendly enough to exchange greetings or carry on conversation
frankly speaking
A byword acclimated to announce that one is about to allege in a added aboveboard or aboveboard manner. Nancy's a nice being and all, but, bluntly speaking, her accouterments is hideous. Frankly speaking, you charge to be added amenable with you finances.Learn more: frankly, speaking
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