Phrases

//ˈfɹeɪzɪz//

"Phrases" in a Sentence (10 examples)

Some fine phrases occurred to the poet.

I quoted some famous phrases in my book.

I have to learn many words and phrases by heart.

His speech contained many fine phrases.

In legal documents, difficult words and phrases are often used.

It warms your heart when you listen to a song in an apparently foreign language – be that Slovak, Macedonian, or Slovenian – and hear words you've been familiar with since childhood and even understand entire phrases.

When you go abroad, it is useful to learn at least some polite phrases in the local language.

When traveling abroad, it's helpful to learn at least a few chance words and phrases of your destination.

Make four mini-dialogs with the phrases in the list.

It warms your heart when, while listening to a song in a (seemingly!) foreign language — Slovak, Macedonian, or Slovenian — you hear words that you have known since your childhood and even understand whole phrases.

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