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a turn of phrase

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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: phrase, turn
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Since this little gem of a theatre is above the pub of the same name, those of us with an ear for a turn of phrase will hope to be served before curtain up by a barman called William.
Aiming to raise a beer; Hancock by Birmingham Mail (England)
They say 70 per cent of the bets they've taken so far have been for Hamilton, with spokesman Rupert Adams using a turn of phrase that will get the politically correct jumping out of their kaftans.
RESULT!: BRIT BLITZ? BUTTON IT; IN ASSOCIATION WITH betfair.com by The Mirror (London, England)
But the Barcelona game was immortalised by the Welshman's real talent, a turn of phrase to rival the great Welsh Bards.
Football: RED WATCH - A load of old Tosh? ANDY PROUDFOOT - NO LOW ... by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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