quote... unquote

Related to word: quote

Idiom

Definition

  1. Indicates the beginning and end of a direct quote, often used when the speaker is repeating someone else's words, especially when expressing disagreement or skepticism.

    • The politician stated, quote, "We will make the country great again," unquote.

    • He told me, quote, "I've never seen anything like it," unquote, but he didn't seem surprised.

    • She claimed, quote, "It was definitely an accident," unquote, but I didn't believe her.