
Phrase
Not a Sentence
A phrase is different from a sentence because it doesn't have a subject and verb that express a complete thought.

'Under the weather' is a phrase, not a full sentence.
Collocations Matter
Pay attention to words often used together; these established combinations can change a phrase's meaning.

The phrase 'break out' changes meaning in the collocation 'break out in song'.
Common Phrases
Common phrases, like idioms, might not make sense literally, so focus on their implied meanings in context.

The phrase 'piece of cake' actually means something very easy to do.
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