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4 April 2026

Put it this way

We use this expression to summarise a position that is probably quite extreme.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Was she rude to you?

Put it this way - if she was a man, I would have punched her.

Example 2

Is it important?

Put it this way, if we don't do it, we'll go out of business.

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