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'.