strictly speaking

Examples (10)

• Strictly speaking, a tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable.
• Strictly speaking, the meeting should have ended an hour ago.
• She's not my boss, strictly speaking, but she manages the project.
• Strictly speaking, that's not a lie, but it's certainly misleading.
• Is he, strictly speaking, qualified for the position?
• Strictly speaking, you shouldn't be here without an appointment.
• Although it's called a 'bank holiday', strictly speaking, not all banks are closed.
• Strictly speaking, plagiarism involves presenting someone else's work as your own.
• He's not a doctor, strictly speaking, but he has a lot of medical knowledge.
• Strictly speaking, the contract requires a 30-day notice period.