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What does it mean for something to be "so-called"? [closed]
What does it mean if someone says,
This is the so-called [noun]
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This is the so-called "[noun]"
What is the purpose of the addition of so-called? Are these sentences neutral or has ...
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"Twisting someone's words" expression tone [closed]
Is the sentence "You are twisting his/her words" considered a respectful, polite, or neutral expression?
To be clear, I am not asking about the meaning of the expression, nor I am asking a writing ...
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Term used when answering a question with a lowered tone?
Is there a term/phrase that can be used to describe the answering of a question with such a tone that would indicate that the answer isn't as all it seems?
For example, if one person were to ask ...
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