Here's the breakdown:
* Phrases are groups of related words that do not contain a subject and a verb working together. They can be nouns, adjectives, adverbs, etc.
* Verbs are action words that show what the subject does or is.
Examples:
* "Running through the park" is a phrase with a verb ("running"). It describes an action.
* "The bright red apple" is a phrase with no verb. It describes a noun ("apple").
Therefore, a phrase can contain a verb if it describes an action. But, many phrases, like those describing a noun or adjective, do not include a verb.