SOMATIC PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK: A REFLECTION OF HUMAN SOCIAL ROLES AND FAMILY RELATIONS

This paper explores the somatic phraseological units in English and Uzbek languages, focusing on how they reflect human social roles and familial relationships. Somatic phraseologisms idiomatic expressions involving parts of the human body—offer deep insights into cultural perceptions and societal values. By conducting a comparative analysis, the study reveals that many body-related idioms in both languages serve as metaphors for human behavior, emotions, and relational dynamics within both societal and domestic contexts. English idioms such as “backbone of the company” or “cold shoulder” convey individual responsibility or emotional detachment, while Uzbek expressions like “tizzasiga o‘tqazmoq” or “ko‘z qulog‘i bo‘lmoq” emphasize intimacy, respect, and collectivist family structures. The study uses a qualitative method, drawing data from phraseological dictionaries and corpora, and analyzes how somatic metaphors mirror cultural frameworks. The findings highlight the significant role phraseology plays in shaping and expressing social and familial worldviews. The article presents theoretical ideas in this regard and proves them with examples.