PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS DENOTING THE NOTION OF “SOUL” IN ENGLISH
Keywords:
phraseology, phraseological units, soul, idiomatic expressions, figurative meanings, semantics, cultural linguistics, metaphorical and symbolic language.Abstract
This research is about to explore the study of English phraseological units denoting the notion of the “soul.” The research provides a clear and brief theoretical overview of phraseology and idiomatic expressions that consist of the word “soul” are examined or those idiomatic expressions that express spiritual and emotional meanings. The analysis mainly gives the focus on the semantic, cultural, and figurative aspects of these units. It can be seen that English phraseology reflects individual inner conditions, morally acceptable qualities, and emotional experiences through metaphorical and symbolic language.
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