turns a phrase

A form of turn a phrase — To create a particular linguistic expression which is strikingly clear, appropriate, and memorable.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of turn a phrase
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APA

turns a phrase. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turns%20a%20phrase

MLA

“turns a phrase.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turns%20a%20phrase. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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