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I believe the answer is:

trope

(Other definitions for trope that I've seen before include "Figure of speech - or pet (anag)" , "in a manner of speaking?" , "Metaphorical use of a word or expression" , "Figurative use of a word or expression; motif" , "ironical expression" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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