What does "Put it this way" mean?

explain in a particular manner

Synonym: phrase it like this Opposite: -

"Put it this way" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Okay... Let me put it this way. Anything from Crabtree and Evelyn?

— Friends S1E16

Well, put it this way: If it rains...

— Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Put it this way.

— New Girl S1E6

Well, let me put it this way, princess.

— Shrek

Well, let me put it this way.

— Suits S6E6

Okay, let me put it this way: I'm doing it.

— The Big Bang Theory S1E9

but let me just put it this way, if I were shot in the head, I'm pretty sure everything would be fine.

— The Office S7E24

let me put it this way.

— The Simpsons S1E5

"Put it this way" in TV shows & movies

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