expression-valise

French

Etymology

In its lexical sense, modelled after mot-valise.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

expression-valise f (plural expression-valises)

1. (lexicography) portmanteau of idioms, idiom blend; malaphor

   Synonym: locution-valise

2. catch-all term, catch-all phrase