to coin a phrase

idiomPart ofphrase

to coin a phrase — idiom

1. This is said before or after using a well-known saying in a slightly changed way

1.idiom
Definition

This is said before or after using a well-known saying in a slightly changed way to be funny.

Example

Out of sight, out of mind, to coin a phrase.

To coin a phrase, it's a case of 'easy come, easy go'.