Different aspects of english idioms

Authors

  • R.K Rzaeva

    Nukus State Pedagogical Institute named after Ajiniyaz image/svg+xml

  • N Eshimbetova

    Nukus State Pedagogical Institute named after Ajiniyaz image/svg+xml

Keywords: idiom, language unit, structure, phraseological unit, meaning, the vocabulary of the English language, source of an idiom, character- istic features of idioms, culture, traditions and customs, world language picture, national world picture

Abstract

The article deals with the characteristic features of English idioms. It is emphasized that idioms reflect the culture, traditions and customs of the people, that’s why it is necessary for learners to have sociocultural and intercultural competence to understand them better. The knowledge of idioms and their use in speech makes it more expressive, emotional and persuading, it also promotes to enriching the English vocabulary of learners.

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