Some remarks on lexicographic treatment of idioms
Phraseology is a domain of linguistic study which, to a certain extent, demonstrates the correlation between language and culture. At the same time, it is a source of information concerning the speakers’ world view. However, different phraseological units are used in different languages. Hence, when...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2015-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Language and Cultural Education |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/jolace-2015-0020 |
| Summary: | Phraseology is a domain of linguistic study which, to a certain extent, demonstrates the correlation between language and culture. At the same time, it is a source of information concerning the speakers’ world view. However, different phraseological units are used in different languages. Hence, when it comes to their understanding, it becomes particularly difficult to comprehend their meaning without the reference to their lexicographic description. The aim of this paper is to outline the treatment of selected idioms in several dictionaries in order to: |
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| ISSN: | 1339-4584 |