Historical Evolution of idioms of life in the English language

This article explores the historical evolution of "idioms of life" within the English language, tracing their origins, development, and semantic shifts from Old English to contemporary usage. By analyzing a corpus of key idioms related to human existence, experience, and destiny, this study investigates how societal changes, cultural influences, and linguistic innovations have shaped their forms and meanings over centuries. The research highlights the dynamic nature of idiomatic expressions as reflections of evolving worldview and provides insights into the enduring power of language to encapsulate universal human experiences.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-06-30
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15852721
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Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
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Historical Evolution of idioms of life in the English language

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Historical Evolution of idioms of life in the English language

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Abstract

This article explores the historical evolution of "idioms of life" within the English language, tracing their origins, development, and semantic shifts from Old English to contemporary usage. By analyzing a corpus of key idioms related to human existence, experience, and destiny, this study investigates how societal changes, cultural influences, and linguistic innovations have shaped their forms and meanings over centuries. The research highlights the dynamic nature of idiomatic expressions as reflections of evolving worldview and provides insights into the enduring power of language to encapsulate universal human experiences.

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Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital (JP)
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