So To Speak Edit Meaning

1.

Used after sentences to express that there is a metaphor in it. It can be generally interchanged with like-clause:

It is X, so to speak.

It is like X.

I love this jacket. I always wear it when I go to work. It is a uniform for me, so to speak.

See like, unlike, as if, metaphor

2.

Follows a statement or phrase, usually to insinuate or indicate sexual innuendo.

Brian likes to do it both ways...so to speak.

Gregory packed a hot lunchtoday...so to speak.

Alan likes a little duck butteron his kielbasa...so to speak.