Quite simply — who coined the phrase "to coin a phrase"?
I'm sure it wasn't one person, but it's the origin that is of interest.
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2phrases.org.uk/meanings/coin-a-phrase.html– mgbCommented May 15, 2012 at 15:14
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@mgb That doesn't say who.– KrisCommented May 15, 2012 at 15:22
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@Kris - I think the closest we're going to get to an answer is in the link provided, i.e. minters.– Matt E. ЭлленCommented May 15, 2012 at 15:37
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1etymonline.com shows "to coin a phrase" as late 16th Cent. Whether it's C15 or C16, it's undoubtedly old and the exact originator is unlikely to be found.– Andrew Leach ♦Commented May 15, 2012 at 16:08
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1@LewisCarroll: What is the General Reference qualification for questions on word or phrase origin?– CallithumpianCommented May 17, 2012 at 4:38
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