A clause must have a subject and a verb. A phrase is siimply a group of words that go together to form an idea, often as an adjective or an adverb: in the soup, by itself. If you need more examples or explanation, type "phrase and clause" in the search bar in the upper part of your screen, where you will find many discussions.
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