as in idiom
a sequence of words having a specific meaning
kids drawing literal representations of the phrase "to rain cats and dogs"
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as in to say
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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Recent Examples of phrase
Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
The phrase rose to instant internet fame this year, and has turned into the very demure, very mindful design trend.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
The Editors, National Review, 8 Aug. 2024
When phrased like this, the simplest explanation stands out like a sore thumb.
—Jacob Wilde, Scientific American, 17 July 2024
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With one phrase, the Republican nominee defined the gender gap and strengthened Democratic arguments to elect Harris, his critics said.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
The phrase rose to instant internet fame this year, and has turned into the very demure, very mindful design trend.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Usually, these statements have been phrased in ways that could be plausibly defensible if Walz had been pressed on them.
—The Editors, National Review, 8 Aug. 2024
When phrased like this, the simplest explanation stands out like a sore thumb.
—Jacob Wilde, Scientific American, 17 July 2024
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This brand of idiom deconstruction and crisp sound became a hallmark of Jones’ work from this point forward.A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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One of its vegan standout idioms is the manakish flatbread with roasted tomato, Biber Salcasi pepper paste, Aleppo and mint.Kaila Yu, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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In August, the FBI reviewed credit card statements associated with Williams that showed payment at a parking near a Washington metro station, about a 10-minute ride from the Capitol area, that was made on Jan. 6, 2021, the statements of facts says.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The National Retail Federation says that import surcharges could soar to 50% for everything from jeans to couches.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The way Congress worded the Commodity Exchange Act has hurt the CFTC in court so far, said Mark Wetjen, a former commissioner and acting chairman of the agency who is now a partner at Dentons law firm.Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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That means the Supreme Court would interpret the Code of Judicial Conduct, which is loosely worded.Chris Forsyth, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
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For some horror-thriller heads, the moment might recall a similar sentiment expressed in the original Speak No Evil, Christian Tafdrup’s 2022 film about a family who gets tortured, and ultimately killed, by a sociopath who takes advantage of their middle-class politeness.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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On Saturday, Elvira Monk expressed relief at the prospect of arrests in her brother’s death.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Phrase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phrase. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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