as who should say

介词短语

英文释义

介词短语
  1. as if one should say, as if to say; so to say; in a manner of speaking. dated
    — As who ſhould ſay, I am ſir an Oracle, / And when I ope my lips, let no dogge bark.

词源

Probably a calque of French comme qui dirait/diroit.
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