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1. an expression used before a short word or phrase that indicates that the word/phrase would be in quotation marks (" ") if used in writing.

Ex: Then he said, quote unquote, you're too young for me.

2. used to emphasize something you do not believe to be true, especially

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Quotation marks are punctuation marks used to indicate that a specific set of words are being directly quoted from a source, whether it be written or spoken. They help clarify where the quoted material begins and ends within a sentence or passage.

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Quotation marks in reading material may signal a few different things. It is most likely that quotations signify a character talking.

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well quotation marks arent really that difficult, you use quotation marks when you actually say something for example. 'i never liked you' said brian

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