Speaking as something
phrase
Expressing the opinion or viewpoint of a certain role, position or identity that the speaker holds or is pretending to hold.
'Speaking as a teacher, I think the curriculum needs overhaul.'
Often appears as...
- speaking as a parent
- speaking as a professional
phrase
Expressing the stance of a collective group or body that the speaker represents.
'Speaking as the president of the community organization, we reject this proposal.'
Often appears as...
- speaking as the representative
- speaking as the chairman
phrase
Expressing the opinion or viewpoint of a certain role, position or identity that the speaker holds or is pretending to hold.
'Speaking as a teacher, I think the curriculum needs overhaul.'
Often appears as...
- speaking as a parent
- speaking as a professional
phrase
Expressing the stance of a collective group or body that the speaker represents.
'Speaking as the president of the community organization, we reject this proposal.'
Often appears as...
- speaking as the representative
- speaking as the chairman
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Role Significance
Emphasize the importance of the role to show why your opinion is well-informed or authoritative.
Speaking as a veteran, I can assure you that discipline is crucial.
Pro Tip 2/3Pretend Roles
You can use this phrase humorously to adopt a role you don't have for comedic or illustrative effect.
Speaking as a king, I decree that we shall have pizza tonight.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Insight
Use to offer a personal perspective that's unique to your experiences in a particular role.
Speaking as a long-time resident, this park is our neighborhood's heart.
Pro Tip 1/3Role Significance
Emphasize the importance of the role to show why your opinion is well-informed or authoritative.
Speaking as a veteran, I can assure you that discipline is crucial.
Pro Tip 2/3Pretend Roles
You can use this phrase humorously to adopt a role you don't have for comedic or illustrative effect.
Speaking as a king, I decree that we shall have pizza tonight.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Insight
Use to offer a personal perspective that's unique to your experiences in a particular role.
Speaking as a long-time resident, this park is our neighborhood's heart.
Pro Tip 1/3Role Significance
Emphasize the importance of the role to show why your opinion is well-informed or authoritative.
Speaking as a veteran, I can assure you that discipline is crucial.
Pro Tip 2/3Pretend Roles
You can use this phrase humorously to adopt a role you don't have for comedic or illustrative effect.
Speaking as a king, I decree that we shall have pizza tonight.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Insight
Use to offer a personal perspective that's unique to your experiences in a particular role.
Speaking as a long-time resident, this park is our neighborhood's heart.
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