lo que se dice

what is called

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phrase Rare #26,633

what is called Often used before a noun to mean “what you might call” or “a real,” as in lo que se dice un experto. It can also have the literal meaning “what is said.”

SP: Es lo que se dice un experto.

EN: He's what you might call an expert.

Creo que lo que se dice es 'adiós '.

I think what is being said is 'goodbye'.

Hay que cumplir con lo que se dice.

We must keep our word.

— Tigre y dragón (2000)

El es más fuerte de lo que se dice.

He is stronger than he says.

Entiendo lo que se dice y se escribe, pero hablar es difícil para mí.

I understand what is said and written, but speaking is difficult for me.

Es lo que se dice.

That's what they say.

Lo que se dice en un museo nunca es serio.

What is said in a museum is never serious.

— París, je t'aime (2006)

Él es lo que se dice un hombre que se ha hecho a sí mismo.

He is what you would call a self-made man.