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turn of phrase

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.26 in modern English

Syllables
turn of phrase
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
1
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An expression which is worded in a distinctive way, especially one which is particularly memorable or artful.

Countable

noun

A distinctive way of wording things, a distinctive way of writing or speaking.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Compare trope, with same sense of turn to mean indirect language.

Usage

Inflected Forms

turns of phrase (plural)

Phrases

turn a phrase figure of speech

Frequently Paired Words

turn a phrase figure of speech

Synonyms

style prose turn of expression

Questions

What does turn of phrase mean?
An expression which is worded in a distinctive way, especially one which is particularly memorable or artful.
Where does turn of phrase come from?
Compare trope, with same sense of turn to mean indirect language.

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