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to coin a phrase
something that you say before you use a phrase which sounds slightly silly. He was, to coin a phrase, as sick as a parrot.
See also: coin

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: turn

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