coin a phrase/word

invent a new expression, word

It is an odd sidelight, to coin a phrase, on road accidents. BNCI

But Michael Foot was a formidable orator and on occasions he could coin a phrase which captured the mood perfectly. BNCI

Such players as Clive Allen and Tony Cottee are shockingly under-valued these days because they cannot be relied upon to step up their work-rate, to coin a phrase. BNCI

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