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coin a phrase

VERB

compose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conceive design devise form invent orchestrate pen produce set up write

STRONG

author cast contrive discover fabricate forge formulate frame ghost ghostwrite imagine indite originate poetize score scribble script time

WEAK

bang out clef comp cook up draw up dream up fudge together knock off knock out make up note down push pencil put down put pen to paper set type turn out whip up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy disorganize ruin

STRONG

demolish lose wreck

WEAK

agitate anger arouse disarrange disperse distress excite scatter upset

Example Sentences

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I have reflected on this and, to coin a phrase, I hate it.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2020

If cracks start appearing in the university system, what, to coin a phrase, is left?

From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2018

To coin a phrase, there is no alternative.

From BBC • May 5, 2017

To coin a phrase, Speaker Bercow took back control.

From The Guardian • Feb. 7, 2017

The eyes of one speaking must, involuntarily, be drawn to her because she was listening, if I may coin a phrase, vividly.

From The Brown Study by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)

coin a phrase

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