Phrase Hound found 11 phrases and 26 compound words that contain brief. The most common are listed below. Open brief in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 11
- Brief History...
- brief caseDated form of briefcase: A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.
- brief casesplural of brief case: A case used for carrying documents, especially for business.
- brief-bagA traditional bag used by barristers and lawyers to carry legal documents and case briefs (not underpants).
- control briefA type of panty girdle with longer legs and a higher waist, normally worn by a woman to lift and shape her buttocks area while flattening the stomach area.
- watching briefIn criminal cases, a brief to represent a client who is not a direct party to the suit, and to serve as an observer.
- swim briefsingular of swim briefs
- brief againstTo harm the reputation of (someone or something) by making unfavorable or demeaning comments about (someone or something).
- sea briefA sea letter.
- brief-bagsplural of brief-bag: A traditional bag used by barristers and lawyers to carry legal documents and case briefs (not underpants).
- king's briefA royal mandate ordering collections to be made in chapels for building churches, etc.
Compound words 26
- brieflyIn a brief manner, summarily.
- briefcaseA case used for carrying documents, especially for business.
- brieflessLacking briefs (clients)
- briefenTo make or become brief
- briefishSomewhat brief.
- rebriefTo brief again or anew.
- briefableAble to be briefed.
- briefmanSomeone who makes a brief.
- briefnessThe characteristic of being brief.
- counterbriefA brief that is opposed to, or in response to, another brief.