phrase like
collocation in Englishmeaningsofphraseandlike
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phrase
noun[C]
uk/freɪz/us/freɪz/
language
a group of words that is part of, rather than the whole of, ...
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like
adjective
uk/laɪk/us/laɪk/
similar to, or the same as, ...
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(Definition ofphraseandlikefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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This is particularly evident in the alleluia, which could act as an akroteleuteon, an autonomous musicalphraselikea refrain.
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To use aphraselikethat is merely to show the depth of hypocrisy in which we live in relation to subjects of this kind.
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Unfortunately, it is necessary to have aphraselike"failure to comply with regulations".
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It is contemptible humbug to use aphraselikethat.
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And, of course, it is very difficult to construe and interpret in advance what aphraselike"in the course of teaching "really means.
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Nevertheless, there is a possibility that participants could label using a simple nounphraselike"the red one" (count) or "the red stuff " (mass).
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Aphraselikethe person to talk to, for example, conveys something of the sense of the person one should or may talk to.
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If we take the precautionary principle to be a moral principle, we would insert aphraselike"is morally right" or "is morally permissible" in the prescription dimension.
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For a noncoordinated nounphraselikethis boy, the following configuration results.
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He knows what trouble can be made in the courts with aphraselikethis.
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I have always taken the view that aphraselike"the one-power standard" is a somewhat dangerous and objectionable phrase.
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When aphraselikethat is used, it all depends upon what you mean by evidence.
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Aphraselike"advance and amenity must get to terms" could be the excuse for lowering the defences.
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They may reject altogether aphraselike"pastoral care".
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Only in words can one accurately use aphraselike"the youth of the nation".
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In those circumstances, aphraselike"take into account" certainly will not do.
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