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Phraseology: Characteristics And Ways Of Forming Phraseological Units In English

Sep 2026 · International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews · Vol 7, pp. 809-811 · 0 citations

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Phraseological units are an important part of the lexical composition of a language and reflect the culture, history, customs, traditions, and worldview of the people who use the language. This paper discusses the concept of phraseology, the main characteristics of phraseological units and idioms, and the principal ways in which phraseological units are formed in English. Particular attention is given to the distinction between free word combinations, ordinary combinations, phraseological groups, and phraseological combinations. The paper also considers the diachronic and synchronic study of phraseology, the role of idiomatic expressions in communication, and the difficulties that arise when phraseological units are translated literally into another language. The main sources of English phraseological units are examined, including individual words, free word combinations, proverbs and sayings, and calquing. The discussion emphasizes the importance of phraseological competence for effective language learning and communication.

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