Lexical phrases are combinations of fixed words that behave like single words and include collocations, phrasal verbs, idioms, social formulae, and binominals. Collocations are words that always appear together and convey meaning by association. Phrasal verbs combine a verb and particle to form a single semantic and syntactic unit. Idioms have meanings different from their individual words. Social formulae are fixed exchanges used in social situations. Binominals refer to pairs or groupings of words often used together through repetition, antonyms, synonyms, or alliteration.

1. Also known as multi-word units, lexical phrases are a combination of
fixed words that behave as if they were a single word.
collocations
phrasal verbs
idiomas
social formulae
binominals
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2. COLLOCATIONS
These are words that always
appear together and convey
meaning by association.
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3. PHRASAL VERBS
A combination of a lexical verb
and a verbal particle
(preposition or adverb) that
forms a single semantic and
syntactic unit. These are also
called mult-word verbs.
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4. IDIOMAS
A multi-word fixed expression that has a different meaning from its
individual words.
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Illustrations from kaplaninternational.com/blog/english-idioms-love

5. SOCIAL FORMULAE
Fixed exchanges used in social
situations which are usually
statements or responses.
Example:
Ken: Peter, this is Mary.
Peter: How do you do?
Mary: Pleased to meet you.
Ken: Likewise.
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6. BINOMINALS
Phrases that are commonly used in speech that refer to a pair or grouping
of words often used together. They can be made with antonyms (dead or
alive); synonyms (pick and choose); with repetition (eye to eye); or with
alliteration (cash and carry).
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sink or swim

7. Semantic Meaning2.4 KEY TERMS & CONCEPTS2.D
The key terms and concepts you should know for this lesson
are:
Binominals (6)
Collocations (2)
Idioms (4)
Lexical phrases (1)
Multi-word units (1)
Phrasal verbs (3)
Social formulae (5)
Refer to the slide (in parenthesis) indicated after
each term to review its meaning.

8. BEFORE YOU CONTINUE TO THE NEXT LESSON:
• Review the terms and concepts as needed
• Complete the quizzes and check your answers.