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Random Phrase Generator

Updated: 2025-10-15 (created: 2020-09-19)

Phrases can spark entire scenes or captions. The Random Phrase Generator delivers evocative snippets like “Chasing borrowed moonlight” or “When shadows taste of truth.” Click once to unearth fresh turns of phrase—copy or heart your favorites to keep your writing toolkit stocked with inspiration.

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Unlocking Creative Phrases

Looking for a phrase to ignite your imagination? Consider:

Should it set a mood or reveal character?
Do you want poetic or punchy expressions?
Will it serve as dialogue or narration?
How many words suit your context?
Could combining two phrases yield new ideas?

Random Phrase Generator FAQs

Answers for using phrases:

How are phrases generated?

They’re drawn from a curated list of evocative expressions and shuffled randomly.

Can I specify length?

Not yet; regenerate until a phrase matches your desired word count.

Are phrases original?

Yes—all phrases are curated for freshness and free creative use.

How many can I generate?

Unlimited—click to uncover endless inspiration.

How do I copy or save?

Click a phrase to copy it, or click the heart icon to add it to your favorites.

What are good phrases?

There's thousands of random phrases in this generator. Here are some samples to start:

Ring Any Bells?
Know the Ropes
Ring Any Bells?
If You Can't Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen
Keep Your Eyes Peeled
Poke Fun At
Close But No Cigar
Easy As Pie
Hard Pill to Swallow
Up In Arms

About the creator

All idea generators and writing tools on The Story Shack are carefully crafted by storyteller and developer Martin Hooijmans. During the day I work on tech solutions. In my free hours I love diving into stories, be it reading, writing, gaming, roleplaying, you name it, I probably enjoy it. The Story Shack is my way of giving back to the global storytelling community. It's a huge creative outlet where I love bringing my ideas to life. Thanks for coming by, and if you enjoyed this tool, make sure you check out a few more!

Embed on your website

To embed this idea generator on your website, copy and paste the following code where you want the widget to appear:

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    generatorName: 'Random Phrase Generator',
    generatorUrl: 'https://thestoryshack.com/tools/random-phrase-generator/',
    language: 'en'
  });
</script>