A turn of phrase
noun
The way a person word things when they talk or write.
He has a funny turn of phrase when telling stories. He always makes us laugh.
Often appears as...
- interesting turn of phrase
- unique turn of phrase
noun
A clever way of saying something.
Her turn of phrase always impresses her teachers.
Often appears as...
- impressive turn of phrase
- clever turn of phrase
Usage tips
Approving
Academic
noun
The way a person word things when they talk or write.
He has a funny turn of phrase when telling stories. He always makes us laugh.
Often appears as...
- interesting turn of phrase
- unique turn of phrase
noun
A clever way of saying something.
Her turn of phrase always impresses her teachers.
Often appears as...
- impressive turn of phrase
- clever turn of phrase
Usage tips
Approving
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Flavor
Indicates the speaker's unique style or personality through words.
His turn of phrase revealed a hint of his mischievous character.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Touch
May reflect the speaker's background, incorporating regional or cultural idioms.
She used a Southern turn of phrase that had us all charmed.
Pro Tip 3/3Humor Injection
Can add wit or humor to a conversation or writing unexpectedly.
His turn of phrase added a comical twist to an otherwise dry topic.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Flavor
Indicates the speaker's unique style or personality through words.
His turn of phrase revealed a hint of his mischievous character.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Touch
May reflect the speaker's background, incorporating regional or cultural idioms.
She used a Southern turn of phrase that had us all charmed.
Pro Tip 3/3Humor Injection
Can add wit or humor to a conversation or writing unexpectedly.
His turn of phrase added a comical twist to an otherwise dry topic.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Flavor
Indicates the speaker's unique style or personality through words.
His turn of phrase revealed a hint of his mischievous character.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Touch
May reflect the speaker's background, incorporating regional or cultural idioms.
She used a Southern turn of phrase that had us all charmed.
Pro Tip 3/3Humor Injection
Can add wit or humor to a conversation or writing unexpectedly.
His turn of phrase added a comical twist to an otherwise dry topic.
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