"LEXICAL AND SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS CONTAINING ANIMAL-RELATED COMPONENTS"
Abstract
This article focuses on the lexical-semantic analysis of phraseological units that contain animal-related components. It highlights how such phraseological units reflect people's worldview and the unique perspectives expressed in the linguistic representation of the world. Phraseologisms are among the most commonly used elements in speech, and the ability to use them correctly enhances the expressiveness of our speech. The analysis of phraseological units containing zoological components is provided, along with a lexical-semantic examination of several expressions.
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