BODIES OF SPEECH: UNRAVELING THE LINGUISTIC DNA OF SOMATIC PHRASEOLOGISMS IN UKRAINIAN AND ENGLISH

The study of somatic phraseologisms in language plays a crucial role in understanding the intricacies and nuances of linguistic expression. In both English and Ukrainian languages, these idiomatic expressions rooted in human anatomy not only reflect cultural beliefs but also shed light on how language shapes our perception of the world. Recent linguistic researches have delved into the significance of somatic phraseologisms, emphasizing their impact on language comprehension and cultural identity. By exploring the functioning of somatic phraseologisms in English and Ukrainian, this study aims to unravel the complexities of these expressions, analyze their cultural implications, and contribute to a deeper understanding of linguistic phenomena in a cross-cultural context. This paper focuses on the functioning of somatic phraseologisms in English and Ukrainian, two languages from different language families, to explore cross-linguistic similarities and differences in their usage and conceptual underpinnings. Thus, the research under review contributes to cross-linguistic and cross-cultural studies, highlighting both universal and language-specific features in phraseological units.