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quote (… unquote) — idiom
1. This phrase is used in speech to show that you are repeating someone else's exac
1.idiom
Definition
This phrase is used in speech to show that you are repeating someone else's exact words, often to express doubt or disagreement.
Example
Maya said she was, quote, 'too busy to help', unquote, which upset me.
The manager called it a, quote unquote, 'strategic retreat' from the market.