Explanation
A multiword, relatively fixed expression with conventionalised form and meaning. It shows how communities store whole pathways of expression.
Example
She threw in the towel.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Phraseological unit” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Do not equate it with a narrower subtype or a merely adjacent concept; the defining function is decisive.
Effect on thought and perception
It shows how communities store whole pathways of expression.
Resonance
In the atlas, Phraseological unit forms a node joined by 4 previously unresolved reference lines.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
Unresolved relation network → core-concept review → Metzler/HWRh cross-check → ATLAS 238
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Phraseological unit“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-238-020. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-238-020The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.