A Really Wonderful Turn of Phrase

I found this phrase in a book review published here.

I think it really marvelous.

She's a verb short of a full sentence, that one

P.S. Although David Isaacson means it a bit critical, I think it has a tremendous descriptive flair.

See this:
"Gordimer's sentences are frequently a main verb short. The opening line - "Only the street-sweeper swishing his broom to collect fallen leaves from the gutter" (full stop) - is a sign of things to come."