words to that effect

Idioms  

1. see to that effect.

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Example Sentences

“If asked about the status of this dispute, plaintiffs counsel may only state, ‘they have voluntarily and fully resolved their claims against the Los Angeles Unified School District,’ or words to that effect,” declares the settlement agreement.

From Los Angeles Times

"It clearly says on his name tag, 'Look after me', or words to that effect, and hopefully people will adhere to that. Be kind."

From BBC

It was later approved by another building department executive, who told Ongele, “This is for Ray’s friends,” or words to that effect, the lawsuit alleged.

From Los Angeles Times

“Lincoln’s argument here is difficult to sustain,” Radan claims, arguing that if Lincoln and Story were right about perpetuity, “it is reasonable to assume that explicit words to that effect would have been included in the Constitution,” especially since they were included in the Articles of Confederation.

From Salon

You might have caught the rather absurd spectacle of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt volunteering for lengthy interrogations over the weekend, during which it felt like he started every other answer with "you'll have to wait until Wednesday" or words to that effect.

From BBC