He told me, ‘Go away,’ or words to that effect.
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He told me to leave— or words to that effect.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
words to that effect — used for reporting the general meaning of what someone has said, rather than their exact words He told me, Go away, or words to that effect … English dictionary
to that effect — adverb with that general meaning she said something to that effect * * * to that effect With the previously indicated meaning • • • Main Entry: ↑effect * * * having that result, purpose, or meaning she thought it a foolish rule and put a notice… … Useful english dictionary
(to) that effect — to the effect that… | to this/that efˈfect idiom used to show that you are giving the general meaning of what sb has said or written rather than the exact words • He left a note to the effect that he would not be coming back. • She told me to get … Useful english dictionary
to that effect — {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With that meaning. * /She said she hated spinach, or words to that effect./ * /When I leave, I will write you to that effect so you will know./ … Dictionary of American idioms
to that effect — {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With that meaning. * /She said she hated spinach, or words to that effect./ * /When I leave, I will write you to that effect so you will know./ … Dictionary of American idioms
to\ that\ effect — adj or adv. phr. With that meaning. She said she hated spinach, or words to that effect. When I leave, I will write you to that effect so you will know … Словарь американских идиом
effect — 1 /I fekt/ noun 1 CHANGE/RESULT (C, U) the way in which an event, action, or person changes someone or something (+ of): the harmful effects of smoking | have an effect on: Inflation is having a disastrous effect on the economy. | have/achieve… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
effect — ef|fect1 [ ı fekt ] noun *** 1. ) count or uncount a change that is produced in one person or thing by another: an adverse/beneficial effect (=a bad/good effect): East German companies were suffering the adverse effects of German economic union.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
effect — ef|fect1 W1S1 [ıˈfekt] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(change/result)¦ 2 put/bring something into effect 3 take effect 4¦(law/rule)¦ 5 with immediate effect/with effect from 6 in effect 7 to good/great/no etc effect 8 to this/that/the effect 9¦(idea/feeling)¦ … Dictionary of contemporary English
effect — I UK [ɪˈfekt] / US noun Word forms effect : singular effect plural effects *** 1) [countable/uncountable] a change that is produced in one person or thing by another effect on/upon: Scientists are studying the chemical s effect on the environment … English dictionary
