The Concept of "bird" in the Phraseological Picture of the World (based on English Materials)
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article explores the conceptual and cultural significance of the image of the bird in English phraseology. Phraseological units involving "bird" often reflect metaphorical thinking and cultural values embedded in the English-speaking world. Drawing on phraseological data, this study classifies "bird" idioms, analyzes their semantic and symbolic meanings, and demonstrates their role in shaping the phraseological picture of the world. The research reveals that the bird image often conveys ideas of freedom, foolishness, alertness, and desirability. Additionally, it highlights cross-cultural parallels and distinctions in idiomatic meaning.
Author: Rustamova, Mehriniso
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930738652
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