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expression
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. expression
  2. 2. phraseology
This word means a way of saying something, a turn of phrase, or an expression — referring to how an idea is worded or phrased. It is useful when discussing nuances in language, such as noting that something sounds too direct or too formal.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At dinner, my grandfather pulled out some old-fashioned expressions.

Sentence 2

"Needs further consideration" — does that basically mean it's never happening?

Sentence 3

An expression I overheard on the train struck me as oddly literary.

Sentence 4

He described the smell after the rain with a poetic turn of phrase.

Sentence 5

I want to find a way to give feedback without using negative language.