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21-Jun-2009, 10:08
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 a turn of phrase Cambridge Dictionaries Online - Cambridge University Press a turn of phrase a way of saying something 'Significant other', meaning 'partner', now that's an interesting turn of phrase. Jack McCallum: May Madness - Jack McCallum - SI.com "In his good games," Lakers forward Lamar Odom observed of Paul before the playoffs, "he brings everybody along with him." A great turn of phrase. Can I say "A great phrase" in place of "A great turn of phrase"? Thank you. |
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21-Jun-2009, 10:26
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| Re: a turn of phrase That would be saying you are in a position to judge the quality of the phrase which is not what is intended. A great turn of phrase is a colloquial way of expressing a person's appreciation of the description employed. Daruma likes this. |
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21-Jun-2009, 11:52
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| Re: a turn of phrase Can I say "A great phrase" in place of "A great turn of phrase"? |
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21-Jun-2009, 12:34
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| Re: a turn of phrase Quote:
You can express your opinion about another phrase by suggesting that it is a great phrase, but in the context given 'turn' is correct. Daruma likes this. |
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