frame in
frame (something) in (something)
1. Literally, to place something within a frame. I think you should frame your diploma in this gold one—it suits our décor more.
2. To state something in a particular manner or with a particular focus. He framed his comments on the novel in the context of postcolonialism. If you want Molly to be receptive to your remarks, be sure to frame them in a kind way.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
frame something in something
1. Lit. to place a frame of something around something. Let us frame the photograph in a wood frame rather than a metal one. Alice chose to frame the painting in a simple, unmatted frame.
2. Fig. to express something in a particular way. He framed his comments in very simple language. I hope you frame your remarks more clearly next time.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- frame (something) in (something)
- bring (someone or something) into line
- bring into line
- bring somebody/something into line
- frame up
- nail (something) to (something else)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- (one) could use (something)
- (one) never would have guessed
- hammer (something) onto (something)