In Arabic we say ¨in the right meaning¨ when we want to add an expression better than the first one.
E.g. ¨I am in best way today¨ or (in right meaning) ¨I am so happy¨.
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3We say "In other words...". Our sister site, ELL is specifically tailored for people who want to learn how to speak English and use the right words.– Dan BronCommented Nov 26, 2014 at 15:51
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2This morning I used "I'm x, well, y really". 'Really' or 'in fact' or 'to be honest' all work.– A ECommented Nov 26, 2014 at 15:51
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1Or you can use "... to put it another way, ..."– Marv MillsCommented Nov 26, 2014 at 16:13
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In better terms, more precisely.– DrewCommented Nov 26, 2014 at 19:00
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In spoken English, I would generally say "I mean" or " or rather" to say something better than I said it the first time.
For example, "I am in a good mood today. I mean, I am so happy."
OR, "I am in a good mood today, or rather I am so happy"
"by which I mean"
Though to be honest several others already given seem to work too.
