In phrase structure grammars such as generative grammar, the verb phrase is one headed by a verb. It may be composed of only a single verb, but typically it consists of combinations of main and auxiliary verbs, plus optional specifiers, complements (not including subject complements), and adjuncts.he third example presents three elements, the main verb gave, the noun Mary, and the noun phrase a book, all which comprise the verb phrase. Note, the verb phrase described here corresponds to the predicate of traditional grammar.
Origin of phrase waiting for the other shoe to drop. Posted by C Pfeil on October 26, 2001. Anyone have an idea as to the origin of the phrase waiting for the other shoe to drop? Waiting for the other shoe to drop ESC 10/26/01.
Noun [edit]. shoe â(plural shoes or shoon) (shoon is archaic or regional). 1  A protective covering for the foot, with a bottom part composed of thick leather or plastic sole and often a thicker heel, and a softer upper part made of leather or synthetic material.