Definition of "locutions" []

• Plural form of locution. (noun)

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• "The downside of using both locutions is redundancy; the upside is precision and clarity, though I realize that the trade-off here is controversial."
• "European art, is not as yet equipped with all that reserve of terms and locutions which is demanded in a highly developed social life,"
• "“They’re going to piss all over my leg,” he said, using one of his favorite locutions, meaning that he would lose their sympathy, such as it was, jeopardizing the picture’s chances at the box office."