expression-valise

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

In its lexical sense, modelled after mot-valise.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɛk.spʁɛ.sjɔ̃.va.liz/, /ɛk.spʁe.sjɔ̃.va.liz/

Noun[edit]

expression-valise f (plural expression-valises)

  1. (lexicography) portmanteau of idioms, idiom blend; malaphor
    Synonym: locution-valise
  2. catch-all term, catch-all phrase
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