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idiomatic expression vs set phrase

set phrase vs idiomatic expression

idiomatic expression and set phrase both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
idiomatic expression Yes No No No
set phrase Yes No No No
As nouns, idiomatic expression and set phrase are synonyms defined as:
  • idiomatic expression and set phrase: an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
Other synonyms of idiomatic expression include idiom, phrasal idiom, phrase.
idiomatic expression (noun) set phrase (noun)
an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
Difference between idiomatic expression and set phrase

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