Coin a phrase In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "coin a phrase", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2023-09-08 04:09

Meaning of Coin a phrase

Coin a phrase saying verb phrase figurative

To invent a new expression

Shakespeare coined many phrases in English.

I believe that diligence is the mother of success, to coin a phrase.

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whip one off

1. To get rid of something quickly and hastily

2. To create something rapidly

bring (something) into being

To create sonething or bring something into existence 

string together

1. To link together a sequence of items.

2. To compose, gather, or arrange something in a series, often quickly, sloppily, or haphazardly.

3. To make something by assembling or arranging things in a sequence, often quickly, sloppily, or haphazardly.

Grammar and Usage of Coin a phrase

Verb Forms

  • to coin a phrase
  • coined a phrase
  • coining a phrase
  • coins a phrase

The verb "coin" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Coin a phrase

The phrase dates back to the early 14th century.

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