turn of phrase

Definitions

1. An expression which is worded in a distinctive way, especially one which is particularly memorable or artful.
   countable
2. A distinctive way of wording things, a distinctive way of writing or speaking.
   uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“"I should call⟳ it a most nice sort⟳ of surprise⟳," remarked the girl with a quaintly un-English turn⟳ of phrase which he had already noticed and thought the most delightful thing in the world.”

“This author has a beautiful turn⟳ of phrase.”

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