September 17, 2025

Figurative Language and Idiom Motivation

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Analysis reveals idioms' roles in figurative language, indicating vital cultural connections.

Idioms reflect the complexity and creativity of human expression and enhance communication.
A detailed analysis of 444 idiomatic expressions shows how semantic and pragmatic values emerge.
Metaphor and metonymy play critical roles in generating figurative meanings in language.
Understanding idioms requires a specialized theory to address their unique figurative contexts.

Alda Jashari (2025) studied this question.

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