English

Detailed Synonyms for turn of phrase in English

turn of phrase:

turn of phrase [the ~] noun

  1. the turn of phrase
    the phrase; the expression; the statement; the saying; the turn of phrase; the term; the meaning
  2. the turn of phrase
    the turn of phrase; the way of expression
  3. the turn of phrase
    – a distinctive spoken or written expression 1
    the turn of phrase; the turn of expression
    – a distinctive spoken or written expression 1

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Related Definitions for "turn of phrase":

  1. a distinctive spoken or written expression1
    • John's succinct turn of phrase persuaded her that it would not be a good idea1

Related Synonyms for turn of phrase