In Construction Grammar, an idiom-like phrase such as "Him, a doctor?!" (the "Mad Magazine" construction) is special because:

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In Construction Grammar, an idiom-like phrase such as  "Him, a doctor?!"  (the "Mad Magazine" construction) is special because:

Accepted Answer

The phrase itself carries a unique meaning of surprise or disbelief that you cannot guess just from the individual words.

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It follows the strict, regular rules of standard English grammar.

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It is considered completely ungrammatical and is never used by native speakers.

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It can only be used in formal, academic writing.

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