| 单词 | to coin a phrase |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto coin a phrase d. to coin a phrase, an expression commonly used ironically to introduce a cliché or a banal sentiment. ΘΚΠ the mind > language > linguistics > linguistic unit > phrase > use a phrase or phrases [verb (intransitive)] > use a cliché to coin a phrase1940 1940 F. B. Young Mr. Lucton's Freedom ii. v. 182 It takes all sorts to make a world, to coin a phrase. 1950 G. Hackforth-Jones Worst Enemy i. 59 You look (to coin a phrase) ‘in the pink’. 1962 N. Marsh Hand in Glove iv. 127 Who, to coin a phrase, would have thought of meeting you? < as lemmas |
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