Common English idioms: meanings and origins

The nature of English idioms and the generated language. The metaphorical nature of a large idiomatic language. The central importance of metaphorical verbose units in the use of language. Proof of the connection of idioms with the mentality of people.

Рубрика Иностранные языки и языкознание
Предмет English
Вид статья
Язык английский
Прислал(а) Stryga E.V.
Дата добавления 01.12.2017
Размер файла 39,0 K

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