Meaning of "the backbone so to speak"

Luisfer · #1 (permalink) Mon May 18, 2009 4:02 am *Meaning of "the backbone so to speak"*

Hi, every body.
I'd like to know the meaning of "the backbone so to speak"
Thanks for your help
Luisfer

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Mon May 18, 2009 7:36 am *Meaning of "the backbone so to speak"*

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backbone = personal courage; vertebral column
so to speak = as a manner of speaking; figuratively speaking; as if it were really so.
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