SET EXPRESSIONS,SEMI- FIXED COMBINATIONS AND FREE WORD GROUPS

Abstract

this article provides an in-depth analysis of set expressions, semi-fixed combinations, and free word groups in English, exploring their structural and semantic characteristics. It examines how these lexical units differ in terms of fixedness, meaning, and syntactic flexibility. The study provides numerous examples to illustrate these distinctions, offering insights for linguists, language learners, and translators. Understanding these types of multi-word units is essential for achieving fluency in English and effective cross-linguistic communication.