speaking of
The phrase "speaking of" is an idiomatic expression commonly used to introduce a related topic during a conversation.
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Definition
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(informal, idiomatic)Used to introduce a new topic that is connected to the one just mentioned, facilitating a smooth transition in dialogue.
Example
- We were just talking about vacation plans. Speaking of which, have you decided where you're going this year?
- I love Italian food. Speaking of, there's a new restaurant that just opened downtown.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "speaking of":
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