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turn of phrase::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | turn of expression |
| Type of | expressive style, style |
| Has types | conceit |
John's succinct turn of phrase persuaded her that it would not be a good idea.
Examples of turn of phrase
turn of phrase
He is tarnished by association with a mother who has a colourful turn of phrase.
From the nzherald.co.nz
That doesn't mean users will stumble across a clever turn of phrase, Honda says.
From the businessweek.com
These aren't just the flourishes of a politician who knows how to turn a phrase.
From the denverpost.com
King can capture a turn of phrase and run a chill through you with his stories.
From the guardian.co.uk
His turn of phrase is likely to raise a few eyebrows in the scientific community.
From the time.com
But this is much more serious than a civil servant with a poor turn of phrase.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
This gives rise to trends or, in a less charitable turn of phrase, herd mentality.
From the economist.com
If not, that seems an unusually judgemental turn of phrase for a mainpage headline.
From the guardian.co.uk
What would happen if we were to try to ask them to account for this turn of phrase?
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
