Keywords
Abstract
Zoonymic phraseological units occupy a significant place in the English language as expressive linguistic means that reflect cultural, historical, and social experience. These units include animal names used metaphorically to describe human character, behavior, and social relations. The present thesis aims to analyze the origin of zoonymic phraseological units in English and illustrate their usage through commonly used examples. The study highlights the main sources of their formation, such as mythology, folklore, everyday life, and literary traditions. Understanding these phraseological units contributes to better intercultural communication and effective language learning.
References
1. Fernando, C. (1996). Idioms and Idiomaticity. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
2. Moon, R. (1998). Fixed Expressions and Idioms in English. Oxford: Clarendon Press.
3. Kövecses, Z. (2010). Metaphor: A Practical Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
4. Lakoff, G., & Johnson, M. (2003). Metaphors We Live By. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
5. Cowie, A. P., Mackin, R., & McCaig, I. R. (1993). Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms. Oxford: Oxford University Press.