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
Ibrahima-Western African
Erna (2)ER-nah (Swedish)Norse Mythology, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
Abhilasha-Indian, Hindi
Vladimiras-Lithuanian
Walden['wɔ:ldən]
Traudl-German