a turn of phrase



a turn of phrase

 
1. a way of saying something 'Significant other', meaning 'partner', now that's an interesting turn of phrase.
2. the ability to express yourself well She has a nice turn of phrase which should serve her well in journalism.
See also: of, phrase, turn

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JedJEDEnglish
BambangBAHM-bahngIndonesian, Javanese
Gautier-French
TapioTAH-pee-o (Finnish)Finnish, Finnish Mythology
Thalia[θə'laiə]
RyleyRIE-leeEnglish (Modern)