phrase

/fɹˈe‍ɪz/

/ˈfɹeɪz/

Phrase

a group of words put together that has meaning

a short musical passage

dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence

an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up

synonyms : idiom

to phrase

MAIN VERB

put into words or an expression

synonyms : articulate

divide, combine, or mark into phrases

Examples

1. My roommate is teaching me some basic phrases in Persian.

2. His incorrect translation of the phrase caused a misunderstanding between the two parties.

3. I had to find out the hard way - to coin a phrase.

4. She was, to coin a phrase, swept off her feet.