vague phrase

collocation in English

meaningsofvagueandphrase

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vague
adjective
uk
/veɪɡ/us
/veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed, known, described, ...
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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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(Definition ofvagueandphrasefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofvague phrase

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We were not told about the uncompleted carriers; we heard that frigates were in hand—but "in hand" is a veryvaguephrase.
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That was avaguephrasewe dealt with somewhere in the middle of a morning a day or two ago.
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That appears to be an exceedinglyvaguephrase.
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Several of us said at the time that this was a rathervaguephrase.
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I gave an example of how wide an interpretation the court placed on a similarlyvaguephrasein other legislation.
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This, for legislation, is an extremelyvaguephrase.
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We were given avaguephraseto the effect that it would be announced in due course.
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It is an extraordinarilyvaguephraseand must depend on the mind of the beholder whose view would differ with the person who sees it.
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In what realm of legislation was there ever such avaguephraseas that?
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That seems to be an extremelyvaguephrasein a legal document.
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All he refers to is this "question of access for contributors" which is again avaguephrase.
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That is an extremelyvaguephrase, and the local authorities ought to have some guidance.
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I hope that this is not just avaguephraseof general good will but that, in fact, he will pursue this extremely vigorously.
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I think it was wise that thatvaguephrase, used in a different sense at different times, should receive an authoritative interpretation.
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To say the least, that is avaguephrase.
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I am surprised that thisvaguephraseor term, which is not a definition, should now be incorporated in the law.
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It is avaguephraseand there is no elucidation.
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It is all in onevaguephrase: they shall give precedence.
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That is a delightfullyvaguephraseat the best of times but, when applied to a croft, it is peculiarly difficult to define.
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It is avaguephraseand it may mean different things to different people.
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