shall we say

/SH AE1 L W IY0 S EY0/
adverb
  1. 1

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see shall, we, say.

  2. 2

    (parenthesis) Used to make a statement less offensive, by way of euphemism.

  3. 3

    (parenthesis) Used as a warning that the description may be imprecise.