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turn of phrase

DEFINITIONS OF: turn of phrase

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n a distinctive spoken or written expression

“John's succinct turn of phrase persuaded her that it would not be a good idea”
Synonyms:
turn of expression
Types:
conceit
a witty or ingenious turn of phrase
Type of:
expressive style, style
a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
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