coin a phrase



coin a phrase

Fig. to create a new expression that is worthy of being remembered and repeated. (Often jocular.) He is "worth his weight in feathers," to coin a phrase.
See also: coin, phrase

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Velimir-Croatian, Serbian, Medieval Slavic
Sanjay-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, Nepali
Woo-Jinoo-jeenKorean
Erebus-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Samanthasə-MAN-thə (English)English, Italian, Dutch
AoifeEE-faIrish, Irish Mythology