properly speaking

properly speaking
properly speaking собственно говоря; строго говоря

Англо-русский словарь. — М.: Советская энциклопедия. . 1969.

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  • properly speaking — adverb in actual fact (Freq. 1) properly speaking, they are not husband and wife • Syn: ↑strictly speaking, ↑to be precise * * * properly speaking phrase really, or correctly It’s not a novel, properly speaking, but a fictionalized biography …   Useful english dictionary

  • properly speaking — really, or correctly It s not a novel, properly speaking, but a fictionalized biography …   English dictionary

  • properly — prop|er|ly W2S1 [ˈprɔpəli US ˈpra:pərli] adv 1.) especially BrE correctly, or in a way that is considered right American Equivalent: right ▪ The brakes don t seem to be working properly. ▪ Then he s not doing his job properly. ▪ Parents should… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • properly — adverb 1 correctly, or in a way that is considered right: Make sure the job is done properly. | He never explains anything properly. | Granny will be there, so behave properly. 2 especially BrE informal completely; thoroughly: Is that cake… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • properly — prop|er|ly [ prapərli ] adverb ** 1. ) in a manner that is appropriate for the purpose or situation: You re not properly dressed for this weather. He was never properly trained, so you can t really blame him if he can t do the job. 2. ) in a way… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • properly */*/*/ — UK [ˈprɒpə(r)lɪ] / US [ˈprɑpərlɪ] adverb 1) in a manner that is suitable for the purpose or situation You re not properly dressed for this weather. He was never properly trained, so you can t really blame him if he can t do the job. 2) in a way… …   English dictionary

  • properly — adv. 1 fittingly; suitably (do it properly). 2 accurately; correctly (properly speaking). 3 rightly (he very properly refused). 4 with decency; respectably (behave properly). 5 colloq. thoroughly (they were properly ashamed) …   Useful english dictionary

  • strictly speaking — adverb in actual fact (Freq. 2) properly speaking, they are not husband and wife • Syn: ↑properly speaking, ↑to be precise * * * ˈstrictly speaking idiom if you are using words or rules in their exact or correct sense • …   Useful english dictionary

  • Yiddish words used by English-speaking Jews — Yiddish words may be used in a primarily English language context. An English sentence that uses these words sometimes is said to be in Yinglish, however the primary meaning of Yinglish is an anglicism used in Yiddish. This secondary sense of the …   Wikipedia

  • Choir —    Properly speaking the word choir is an architectural term used only of Cathedrals and is that part of the building which in parish churches is called the chancel. It is usually separated from the cathedral nave by a screen. The term is also… …   American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

  • Islamic arts — Visual, literary, and performing arts of the populations that adopted Islam from the 7th century. Islamic visual arts are decorative, colourful, and, in religious art, nonrepresentational; the characteristic Islamic decoration is the arabesque.… …   Universalium


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