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Noun Concept
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conceit
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A witty or ingenious turn of phrase WordNet 3.0
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A witty or ingenious turn of phrase WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
An ingenious expression or metaphorical idea, especially in extended form or used as a literary or rhetorical device. Wiktionary
Ingenious expression or metaphorical idea as a literary device. Wiktionary (translation)
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He could always come up with some inspired off-the-wall conceit WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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turn of phrase
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conceit
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conceit

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