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Ross

I believe the answer is:

idiom

(Other definitions for idiom that I've seen before include "Distinctive expression" , "Characteristic mode of expression" , "Group of words in which the meaning may not be obvious" , "Characteristic language of people or group" , "Special turn of phrase" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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