Threesomes in English Idioms
Threesomes in English Idioms
Author(s): Ildiko Gy. ZoltanSubject(s): Language studies, Lexis, Biblical studies, Phraseology, British Literature
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: idiom; phrase; three; word; origin;
Summary/Abstract: Three is a magic number: the three sons or daughters of the king, three wishes, three obstacles to overcome, third time lucky, etc. Thee-element enumerations have a kind of finality about them. In idioms, threesomes can be made up of nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverb or names. As with other idioms, we also have to consider the eternal human fascination with rhythm, rhyme and alliteration.
Journal: Studia Universitatis Petru Maior. Philologia
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 18
- Page Range: 156-160
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English