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to the effect that

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to the effect that

Of or having the general meaning that. I didn't catch the whole meeting, but I heard something to the effect that we would begin receiving yearly bonuses again this year. Analysts' reactions to the president's speech have largely been to the effect that he focuses far too little on the economy and far too much on foreign policy.

See also: effect

to the effect that

With the general meaning that: He said something to the effect that he was sorry.

See also: effect