catch phrase

catch phrase

n.

A phrase in wide or popular use, especially one serving as a slogan for a group or movement.

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catch phrase

n

1. (Linguistics) a well-known frequently used phrase, esp one associated with a particular group, etc

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catch′ phrase`

or catch′phrase`,

n.

a phrase that attracts or is meant to attract attention; slogan.

[1840–50]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

catch phrase - a phrase that has become a catchword catchphrase phrase - an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence catchword, motto, shibboleth, slogan - a favorite saying of a sect or political group

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Translations

slogan

catch phrase

n → slogan m inv, tormentone m

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