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STRICTLY SPEAKING

(adverb)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Strictly Speaking.

Strictly Speaking - as an adverb

In actual fact

Example: "Properly speaking, they are not husband and wife"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
properly speakingto be precise

Example Sentences

"He was not, strictly speaking, qualified for the job."
"The Earth's atmosphere, strictly speaking, consists of several layers."
"The deadline is tomorrow, strictly speaking."
"The movie is, strictly speaking, a comedy, but it has some dramatic moments."
"Her statement, strictly speaking, was not entirely true."
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