Definition of Phrase
Phrase
phrase
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a group of words said together to express an idea;
e.g. "You can run, but you can't hide," is a common phrase in horror movies.
(noun)
a short musical thought typically two to four measures long;
e.g. They had to repeat the last musical phrase before ending the practice.
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Quotes
"The most dangerous phrase in the language is 'We've always done this way'." -- Grace Hopper
Phrases
figure of speech
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