The difference between Idiom and Phrase
When used as nouns, idiom means a manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people, whereas phrase means a short written or spoken expression.
Phrase is also verb with the meaning: to express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.
check bellow for the other definitions of Idiom and Phrase
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Idiom as a noun:
A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.
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Idiom as a noun:
A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.
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Idiom as a noun:
An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language.
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Idiom as a noun:
An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.
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Idiom as a noun (programming):
A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.
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Phrase as a noun:
A short written or spoken expression.
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Phrase as a noun (grammar):
A word or group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, usually consisting of a head, or central word, and elaborating words.
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Phrase as a noun (music):
A small section of music in a larger piece.
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Phrase as a noun (archaic):
A mode or form of speech; diction; expression.
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Phrase as a verb (transitive):
To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.
Examples:
"I wasn't sure how to phrase my condolences without sounding patronising."
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Phrase as a verb (intransitive, music):
To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.
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Phrase as a verb (transitive, music):
To divide into melodic phrases.