phrase
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1. phrase - Noun
2. phrase - Verb
Meaning
A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase.
A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.
A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression.
A short clause or portion of a period.
To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style.
To use proper or fine phrases.
To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.
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Do not say, "I can't." This phrase is not Christian. Christian words are: 'I can do all things, but not by myself, but through the Lord who strengthens me.'
The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!', but 'That's funny ...'
The most used phrase in my administration if I were to be President would be 'What the hell you mean we're out of missiles?'
Coin a phrase.
The ideal phrase is that which is short and to the point.
There is no phrase that doesn't have a double meaning.