turn of expression

Other forms: turns of expression

Definitions of turn of expression
  1. noun
    a distinctive spoken or written expression
    synonyms: turn of phrase
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    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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