THE NATURE AND FEATURES OF ENGLISH IDIOMS
This article investigates the nature and features of English idioms from linguistic and cognitive perspectives. The study explores semantic opacity, structural stability, and pragmatic functions of idioms. It also examines how Uzbek learners of English comprehend idiomatic expressions. The findings indicate that idioms represent complex yet essential components of language competence.
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