Слайд 1Phraseology as a Subsystem of language. Free Word-Groups and Set-Phrases.
Phraseological Units and Idioms . Classification.
Слайд 2In linguistics, phraseology is the study of set or fixed expressions, such as idioms, phrasal
verbs, and other types of multi-word lexical units, in which the
component parts of the expression take on a meaning more specific than or otherwise not predictable from the sum of their meanings when used independently.
Слайд 3Distinctive features of phraseological units:
1. Integrity (or transference) of meaning;
2.
Stability (lexical and grammatical)
3. Separability
4. Expressivity and emotiveness
Слайд 4Phraseological units
On the whole phraseological units, even if they present
a certain pattern, do not generate new phrases. They are
unique. word-group is the largest two-facet lexical unit comprising more than one word but expressing one global concept.
Слайд 5Set phrases
A set phrase or fixed phrase is a phrase whose parts are fixed, even if
the phrase could be changed without harming the literal meaning.
Слайд 6Idioms
Idioms are fixed expressions that are usually not clear
or obvious. The expression to feel under the weather, which
means to feel unwell is a typical idiom. The words do not tell us what it means, but the context usually helps.
Слайд 7Two groups of idioms:
nominal
verbal
Слайд 8Classification of idioms
Grammaticalverb + objecthold someone's hand [to take care
of]
By meaningverb + preposition phraserise the eyebrows [to wonder]
By verb
or another key wordHis fingers are all thumbs [clumsy].Do you mind my smoking? [object to]