turn of phrase

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

turn of expression

maneira de dizer

forma de hablar

Compare trope, with same sense of turn to mean indirect language.

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