to that effect

1. With that basic or general meaning, as in He said he was very worried, or words to that effect. This term is also put as to the effect that when introducing a clause, as in She was a little vague but said something to the effect that she'd repay the loan very soon. [Mid-1600s]

Example Sentences

“From the bench, Judge Monguia stated that Judge Marcus was lucky the bailiff was not there, otherwise he would have ordered her to ‘shoot’ Judge Marcus or words to that effect.”

From Los Angeles Times

Walker makes a jokey aside to that effect at the start of “Oedipus the King, Mama!”

From Los Angeles Times

There were votes to that effect in the UN General Assembly.

From BBC

He said Marta's allegations were "not correct" and that he had "evidence to that effect".

From BBC

"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