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Of course, that turn of phrase could arguably apply to actions taken by David Ellison both when closing his deal to acquire Paramount and after he was installed as the new owner.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
Even the film’s title is lifted from a turn of phrase that Turner’s younger son Ed has made up to catch people out, to feel superior and revel in their lack of understanding.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
So choose a story or turn of phrase that will make people ask questions.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
At this year’s White House Diwali celebration, Kash Patel used a conspicuous turn of phrase — one seemingly meant to distinguish himself from another kind of immigrant.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
Known as one of international TV’s most colorful, insightful and uniquely-spoken programming execs, his turn of phrase and read on the global market are always worth attention.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Paulsen laughs good-naturedly at the turn of phrase.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Freud’s turn of phrase highlights precisely how, when in danger, our fight or flight response is activated.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
Even the film’s title is lifted from a turn of phrase that Turner’s younger son Ed has made up to catch people out, to feel superior and revel in their lack of understanding.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
So choose a story or turn of phrase that will make people ask questions.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
At this year’s White House Diwali celebration, Kash Patel used a conspicuous turn of phrase — one seemingly meant to distinguish himself from another kind of immigrant.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
Known as one of international TV’s most colorful, insightful and uniquely-spoken programming execs, his turn of phrase and read on the global market are always worth attention.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Paulsen laughs good-naturedly at the turn of phrase.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Freud’s turn of phrase highlights precisely how, when in danger, our fight or flight response is activated.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Turn of phrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20of%20phrase. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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