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a sequence of words having a specific meaning
- kids drawing literal representations of the phrase "to rain cats and dogs"
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verbSynonyms of phrase (Entry 2 of 2)
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
- he had trouble thinking of how to phrase his question for the visiting dignitary
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“Phrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrase. Accessed 21 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of phrase was in 1530
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