IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS RELATED TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK: A COMPARATIVE LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

This article provides a comparative analysis of business-related idiomatic expressions in English and Uzbek, focusing on their semantic, structural, stylistic, and cultural features. The study examines the role of idioms in business discourse as a means of expressing professional attitudes and pragmatic meanings. It is shown that English business idioms are largely metaphorical and abstract, frequently based on imagery from sports, war, and everyday activities, while Uzbek business-related expressions tend to be more descriptive and semantically transparent, reflecting ethical norms and collective cultural values. The article also addresses the main challenges in translating business idioms between English and Uzbek, emphasizing the necessity of functional and cultural equivalence. The results of the study contribute to comparative linguistics, phraseology, and translation studies and may be useful for linguists, translators, and professionals involved in international business communication.