expression-valise

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French

Etymology

In its lexical sense, modelled after mot-valise.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɛk.spʁɛ.sjɔ̃.va.liz/, /ɛk.spʁe.sjɔ̃.va.liz/

Noun

expression-valise f (plural expression-valises)

(lexicography) portmanteau of idioms, idiom blend; malaphor
Synonym: locution-valise
catch-all term, catch-all phrase

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