Idiom
turn a phrase
Meaning
To create a particular linguistic expression which is strikingly clear, appropriate, and memorable.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“She really knows how to turn a phrase.”
“The author has a unique ability to turn a phrase, making even simple stories feel profound.”
“His speeches are legendary because he can turn a phrase in a way that captures the audience's imagination instantly.”
Examples
simple
“She really knows how to turn a phrase.”
contextual
“The author has a unique ability to turn a phrase, making even simple stories feel profound.”
complex
“His speeches are legendary because he can turn a phrase in a way that captures the audience's imagination instantly.”
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