She chose a winged word that perfectly described the situation.
winged word
idiomA word or statement which is very apt for an occasion, or memorable.
Origin
disputed originCalque of Ancient Greek ἔπεα πτερόεντα (épea pteróenta), often used by Homer (said to have been born c. 750 B.C.E.), to whom the Iliad and Odyssey are attributed: from ἔπεᾰ (épeă) (plural of ἔπος (épos, “something spoken: song, speech, story”)) + πτερόεντα (pteróenta) (plural of πτερόεις (pteróeis, “feathered; winged”), from πτερόν (pterón, “feather; wing”) + -εις (-eis, suffix forming adjectives with the sense of being full of, tending to, or thoroughly possessing a quality)).
During his retirement speech, he shared a winged word that captured the essence of his long career.
The poet was famous for his ability to craft a winged word, leaving his audience deeply moved by the precision and beauty of his language.
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bad word
A vulgar word.
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breathe a word
To divulge even part of a secret (usually used with a negative).
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dicky
[Cockney slang]word
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dirty word
The name of a topic that a person prefers not to hear or discuss.
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from the word go
From the very beginning; from the outset; immediately upon starting.
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get the word out
To make some information more widely known.
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hang on every word
To be completely attentive to what another person is saying.
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have a quiet word
To speak to someone in private.