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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.

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turn in
turn in grave
turn inside out
turn king's/queen's evidence
turn loose
turn nose up
turn nose up at

turn of phrase
turn of the screw
turn off
turn on
turn on a dime
turn on heel
turn on its ear
turn on its head

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