figure of speech

noun
Graduate
1

A word or phrase that intentionally deviates from ordinary language use to produce a rhetorical effect.

2

A turn of phrase that is not intended to be interpreted literally, but is used solely as a rhetorical device for the purpose of facilitating effective and nuanced communication.

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