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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In other words, when someone
complains of being knocked out after cleaning house, it's likely
more than just a turn of phrase. The world has not heard a turn of phrase like
hers since C. In a letter we are forced to
fashion our link with this faraway soul by means of a narrow line of
words, a thin message stripped of the rich timbre of our voice, the
palpable warmth of our smile, or the sweet embrace of our arms, and
decorated only by a turn of phrase and the flourish of our handwriting
or signature. |
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