| NOUN | communication | turn of phrase, turn of expression | a distinctive spoken or written expression |
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| Meaning | A distinctive spoken or written expression. | |
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| Example | "John's succinct turn of phrase persuaded her that it would not be a good idea" | |
| Synonym | turn of expression | |
| Narrower | conceit | A witty or ingenious turn of phrase |
| Broader | expressive style, style | A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period |
| Spanish | expresión, forma de hablar, giro, juego de palabras | |
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