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give/quote (someone) chapter and verse

to give exact information about something, especially something in a book. The strength of the book is that when it makes accusations it gives chapter and verse, often backed up by photographic evidence. I can't quote you chapter and verse, but I'm pretty sure it's a line from 'Macbeth'.

See also: chapter, give, verse

quote, unquote (British, American & Australian, American)

something that you say when you want to show that you are using someone else's phrase, especially when you do not think that phrase is true. And to think he chose to practise law because it's a quote, unquote 'respected' profession!

See also: unquote

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quote unquote

named or described as. Even the quote unquote realistic movies don't show very realistic violence. In order to make some foods, quote, healthy, you end up cooking all the flavor out of them.

Usage notes: often used to show doubt that something is true or exactly as it is described

See also: unquote