phrases

Meanings

• Noun

  An expression consisting of a series of words, often idiomatic, that expresses a complete thought or conveys a particular meaning.

  - "The phrase 'pie in the sky' is an idiom that means an unrealistic or unachievable goal."
  - "He used the phrase 'kick the bucket' when his friend passed away."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɹeɪzɪz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

figure of speech , locution

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Variants

List of all variants of phrases that leads to same result
phrase , phrases , phrased , phrasing , noun phrase , noun phrases

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'phrases' comes from the Greek word 'phrasis', which means 'speech' or 'mode of expression'.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'to let the cat out of the bag' comes from the 17th century when people would hide a pig in a bag and sell it to unsuspecting buyers. The phrase was used to describe revealing a secret.

2. The phrase 'barking up the wrong tree' comes from the hunting practice of barking at the base of the wrong tree, confusing the hounds and leading them away from the actual game.

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Related Concepts

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1. idioms: Phrases are a type of idiom, which are expressions that have a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning of the words.

2. proverbs: Phrases can also be considered a type of proverb, which is a short, wise saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Phrases have been used throughout history in various cultures and languages. For example, in English literature, phrases such as 'to be or not to be' from Hamlet and 'to be, or not to be: that is the question' are famous.

How to Memorize "phrases"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a series of words coming together to form a phrase. For example, imagine the words 'pie in the sky' forming an image of a pie floating in the sky.
   - Visualize the phrase 'kick the bucket' as someone literally kicking a bucket to symbolize death.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'pie in the sky' with unrealistic goals and dreams.
   - Associate the phrase 'kick the bucket' with death or passing away.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic for the phrase 'pie in the sky' such as 'P is for Pie, I is for In, S is for Sky, and K is for Kick' to remember the order of the words.
   - Create a mnemonic for the phrase 'kick the bucket' such as 'K is for Kick, B is for Bucket, and T is for Toes' to remember the action and object in the phrase.

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