set phrase

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A fixed, conventional expression : A "set phrase" is a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words. It functions as a single unit of meaning. Usage A "set phrase" is used as a noun to label and refer to these fixed expressions. It is a term used in linguistics and language learning to categorize such idioms and conve...