Functional Specificities of Person-Component Idiomatic Expressions in The English Language

This study explores the functional characteristics of idiomatic expressions in the English language that contain a person-related component, such as “man”, “person”, or “fellow”. Using a qualitative, descriptive method, a selected set of idioms was analyzed from major dictionaries and corpora for their semantic structure, pragmatic function, and thematic roles. The findings show that person-component idioms serve evaluative, descriptive, and cultural functions, often reflecting societal values, stereotypes, and behavioral norms. Through contextual examples and categorization, the study demonstrates how these idioms contribute to effective communication and cultural understanding in English discourse.