Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-coin-a-phrase
verb phrase
/təˈkɔɪn ə freɪz/
Definition
To create a new phrase or expression that is clever or memorable.
Examples
- She was the first to coin a phrase when she said, ‘Time flies when you’re having fun.’
- The author managed to coin a phrase that perfectly captured the essence of modern life.
Meaning
This expression is often used when someone invents a catchy or unique way of saying something, often resulting in a saying that becomes popular.
Synonyms
- invent a phrase
- create a saying
- develop an expression
