turn of phrase

noun
UK: /ˈtɜːn əv ˈfreɪz/
US: /ˈtɝːn əv ˈfreɪz/

  1. A particular way of saying something; a specific expression.

    1. His speech included a clever turn of phrase about the economy.
    2. The author's unique turn of phrase made the novel a joy to read, filled with surprising and evocative language.

  2. A skillful or effective way of expressing something.

    1. She has a nice turn of phrase when she speaks about her childhood.
    2. With a deft turn of phrase, the politician deflected the difficult question during the press conference.

Synonyms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The word "turn of phrase" in English means: A particular way of saying something; a specific expression., A skillful or effective way of expressing something..

The phonetic transcription of "turn of phrase" is /ˈtɜːn əv ˈfreɪz/ in British English and /ˈtɝːn əv ˈfreɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "turn of phrase": idiom, locution, wording, phraseology, expression.

Example usage of "turn of phrase": "His speech included a clever turn of phrase about the economy.". More examples on the page.