Sentence examples for intent of the phrase from inspiring English sources

With respect to walking "on a flat surface" (P5), comments arose about the intent of the phrase and 24 children suggested replacing this phrase with "floor" or "asphalt".

It's a crass expression, especially when you don't use the acronym, which dilutes the intent and significance of the phrase.

As the stylebook notes: irony, in precise usage, is a restrained form of sarcasm in which the intent of a phrase differs from its literal meaning, often for rhetorical effect (His brilliant plan nearly bankrupted the company).

The stylebook's entry states: irony, in precise usage, is a restrained form of sarcasm in which the intent of a phrase differs from its literal meaning, often for rhetorical effect (His brilliant plan nearly bankrupted the company).

Purpose: This study examines instances of the phrase senior moment in newspapers to identify definitions of the phrase and determine how the phrase operates in discourse.

But the PM's spokesperson's use of the phrase 'fake news' risks implying the unit will have a rather broader intent, which is concerning — from a freedom of the press and freedom of speech perspective.

These changes included switching the order of text, removing unnecessary text and/or adding in words or phrases to help to clarify the intent of the items.

The precision of the phrase startled her.

Tells about the origin of the phrase.

(Literal interpretation of the phrase).

Just think of the phrase "giving back".