What is meaning of phrase?

A brief expression, sometimes a single Word, but usually two or more Words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase., A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human., A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression., A short clause or portion of a period., To express in Words, or in peculiar Words; to call; to style., To use proper or fine phrases., To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.