if you will

A phrase used to indicate that what one has just said is an uncommon, metaphorical, or original way of saying something. Similar to the phrases "so to speak" and "in a manner of speaking." She's very kind-minded, if you will. I've never met anyone who thinks so much about how to help people. This arrangement will allow us to eliminate our debt and get back to solid ground, if you will. The Souzas are having a family reunion this weekend—a Souza-palooza, if you will.