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  1. turn of phrase:


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turn of phrase:

turn of phrase [the ~] noun

  1. the turn of phrase (expression; phrase; statement; )
    el modismo; el dicho; el giro
  2. the turn of phrase (way of expression)

Translation Matrix for turn of phrase:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
dicho expression; meaning; phrase; saying; statement; term; turn of phrase aphorism; formulation; maxim; saying; wording
giro expression; meaning; phrase; saying; statement; term; turn of phrase Giro transfer; Girobank; Post Office Giro; about-turn; bank giro; change; crisis; curve; emergency situation; giro; giro account; inversion; meanness; miserliness; payment by Giro; reversal; revolution; rotation; state of emergency; stinginess; swerve; turn; turning-point; u turn
manera de expresarse turn of phrase; way of expression
modismo expression; meaning; phrase; saying; statement; term; turn of phrase
modo de expresión turn of phrase; way of expression
- turn of expression
ModifierRelated TranslationsOther Translations
dicho mentioned; said

Synonyms for "turn of phrase":

  • turn of expression; expressive style; style

Related Definitions for "turn of phrase":

  1. a distinctive spoken or written expression1
    • John's succinct turn of phrase persuaded her that it would not be a good idea1

Related Translations for turn of phrase