1phrase 
/ˈfreɪz/ noun
plural phras·es /ˈfreɪz/ noun [count] 1 : a group of two or more words that express a single idea but do not usually form a complete sentence
▪ Answer the questions in complete sentences, not phrases. ▪ She used the phrase “I strongly believe” too many times in her speech. ▪ Underline the key words or phrases in the paragraph. ▪ an adverbial/adjectival phrase — see also noun phrase, prepositional phrase 2 : a brief expression that is commonly used
▪ To borrow a phrase from my mother, I spend too much time “watching the boob tube” and not enough time outside. ▪ a famous phrase — see also catchphrase, to coin a phrase at 2coin, turn of phrase at 2turn 3 music : a short section of a longer piece of music
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▪ Answer the questions in complete sentences, not phrases. ▪ She used the phrase “I strongly believe” too many times in her speech. ▪ Underline the key words or phrases in the paragraph. ▪ an adverbial/adjectival phrase — see also noun phrase, prepositional phrase
▪ To borrow a phrase from my mother, I spend too much time “watching the boob tube” and not enough time outside. ▪ a famous phrase — see also catchphrase, to coin a phrase at 2coin, turn of phrase at 2turn
▪ musical phrases
