Inverted commas In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Inverted commas", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2021-03-14 08:03

Meaning of Inverted commas (redirected from in inverted commas )

Synonyms:

in inverse proportion to

In inverted commas British spoken language

It can be used 'inverted commas' without 'in'.

Used to emphasize something that is inaccrurate or opposite.

"I'm not angry with you", in inverted commas, was said by a girl, but in fact she feels angry with you.

He justified that all of the chocolate was eaten by the cat, in inverted commas.

To show the direct speech or a quote of someone

"I'm hungry now," he said.

Origin of In inverted commas

Lying in a small graphic sign used in the text by ancient Greek editors to draw attention to something notable. Shaped like an arrowhead, from the two lines that formed its wedge shape, it was known as the diplē ('double'). As now, its primary objective was not to include quotations, but to act as a marginal signal to draw attention to some specific aspect of the text. 

 

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