coin a phrase

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English[edit]

Verb[edit]

coin a phrase (third-person singular simple present coins a phrase, present participle coining a phrase, simple past and past participle coined a phrase)

  1. To create a neologism.

Usage notes[edit]

  • Often used inaccurately or ironically when repeating an existing phrase.
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