DEFINITIONS
What is phraseology?
The study of fixed expressions and idioms in language
What is a stable expression?
“At all costs” is an example of this type of expression.
What is literal meaning?
Direct meaning of words.
What is verb + noun structure?
“Catch fire” belongs to this structure type.
What is to start communication?
Meaning of “Break the ice.”
What is a phraseological unit?
A combination whose meaning cannot be understood word by word
What is an idiom?
“Break the ice” belongs to this type.
What is figurative meaning?
Hidden or indirect meaning.
What is adjective + noun structure?
“Cold war” belongs to this structure type.
What is to reveal a secret?
Meaning of “Spill the beans.”
What is an idiom?
An expression with figurative meaning.
What is a proverb?
“Actions speak louder than words” is this type of phraseological unit.
What is contextual meaning?
Meaning influenced by situation and speech.
What is phrase structure?
Arrangement of words in a phraseological unit.
What is something very easy?
Meaning of “Piece of cake.”
What is semantic change?
Change of meaning in phraseological expressions during communication.
What are fixed expressions?
Expressions that do not usually change their form.
What is emotional meaning?
Meaning expressing feelings or attitude.
What is grammatical structure?
Structure related to grammar rules.
What is feeling sick?
Meaning of “Under the weather.”
What is figurative meaning?
Meaning that is different from the literal words.
What are set expressions?
Another name for phraseological units.
What is cultural meaning?
Meaning connected with traditions and culture.
What is stable structure?
A structure that usually stays unchanged.
What is to study hard?
Meaning of “Hit the books.”