01 n. A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sen…
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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.““Convey” the wise it call. “Steal!” foh! a fico for the phrase.” — Shak.
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A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.
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A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression.“Thou speak'st In better phrase and matter than thou didst.” — Shak.
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4.
A short clause or portion of a period.(Mus.)
Phrases & compounds
Phrase book —
a book of idiomatic phrases.