words to that effect

An intentionally vague phrase used to omit the exact wording of some statement while indicating its general meaning, or the meaning one wants it to convey. A: "Did she flat-out say she was coming to dinner?" B: "Well, words to that effect."

See also: effect, that, to, word

See also:

IYSWIM
take on a new significance
a/one beer short of a six-pack
et seq.
IYKWIM
et seqq.
blanket term
BMOC
cetera
& cetera

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