Speaking well of English phrase (9)
I believe the answer is:
elocution
'speaking' is the definition.
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I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for elocution that I've seen before include "Diction" , "Skill in speaking clearly" , "The art of speaking expressively and well" , "The skill of clear and expressive speech" , "vocal presentation" .)