| Id | 0073 |
|---|---|
| Headword | as we speak |
| Definition | just now; at this very moment. (This has almost reached cliché status.) |
| Examples | “I’m sorry, sir,” consoled the agent at the gate, “the plane is taking off as we speak.” Tom: Waiter, where is my steak? It’s taking a long time. Waiter: It is being grilled as we speak, sir— just as you requested. |
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