figure of speech &c 521; idiom, idiotism†; turn of expression; style.
paraphrase &c (synonym) 522; periphrase &c (circumlocution) 573;
motto &c (proverb) 496 [Obs.].
phraseology &c 569.
V. express, phrase; word, word it; give words to, give expression to;
voice; arrange in words, clothe in words, put into words, express by
words; couch in terms; find words to express; speak by the card; call,
denominate, designate, dub.
Adj. expressed &c v.; idiomatic.
Adv. in round terms, in set terms, in good set terms, set terms; in set
phrases.