phrase

Example Sentences

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The phrase "House of Cards" is often linked today with a popular Netflix political series, but its original meaning describes something far more literal: a structure that can collapse easily.

From Science Daily

“The buck stops here,” a phrase used by President Harry Truman to illustrate his willingness to take responsibility, could also have been used as the official U.S. government position on the dollar itself.

From Barron's

It is red for good luck, with a golden collar and bell around its neck, and has the phrase "money comes quickly" embroidered on its body in golden letters.

From BBC

That middle-of-the-road phrasing is a result of the rising perils of wading into hot-button issues in recent years.

From Barron's

The crew immediately yelled several colorful phrases as they tried to prevent the PVC from messing up the newly poured concrete.

From Literature