The article deals with functioning peculiarities of winged expressions attributed to N.M. Karamzin. The study shows that over the last two decades the most popular winged expressions in the modern language have been There is nothing new under the moon <sun> and Poor Liza. Use of winged units' functional potential (replacements, stylistic devices, reference to the text) suggests that these units are modern Russian core winged expressions. The units Rest, dear dust, till the gladsome morning, Magic <charm> of fine tales are not used in the modern language, which allows us to speak of their peripheral position in the language system. The use of the winged expressions Throw nature out of the door, it will come back through the window and Wine was given to us for rejoicing is sporadic.