fixed expression (Q14467)
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a term
- set phrase
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | fixed expression |
a term |
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phrase whose parts are fixed in a certain order, even if the phrase could be changed without harming the literal meaning
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two or more words that are always found together in a specific arrangement, such as collocations (e.g. nice surprise) compounds (e.g. school dictionary), and idioms (e.g. red herring); a phrase whose constituent elements cannot be moved or substituted without changing the meaning or literal interpretation.
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21 August 2021
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Идиом (Bulgarian)
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