turn of phrase

Noun
  1. A distinctive spoken or written expression (synset 107102837)
    "John's succinct turn of phrase persuaded her that it would not be a good idea"
    is a 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
    subtypes: conceit - a witty or ingenious turn of phrase
    same as: turn of expression

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