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brilliant phrase

[ˈbrɪljənt freɪz]
noun phrasepl: brilliant phrases
frase brilhante
1. A cleverly worded, witty, or exceptionally well-expressed statement or remark
Her brilliant phrase about love resonated with the entire audience.
Sua frase brilhante sobre amor ressoou com toda a audiência.
2. A memorable or insightful expression that demonstrates intelligence or eloquence
That was a brilliant phrase that perfectly captured the essence of the problem.
Aquela foi uma frase brilhante que capturou perfeitamente a essência do problema.
NYC Slang
killer line / solid one-liner
Synonyms
clever phrasewitty remarkeloquent expressioninsightful statement
Antonyms
banal phrasemundane expressiondull remark

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frase brilhante
Standard usage, commonly understood
São Paulo
frase brilhante
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
frase brilhante / frase de efeito
May use 'frase de efeito' for impactful phrases
Portugal
frase brilhante
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a turn of phrase
words of wisdom
gem of an expression
strike gold with words
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