FUNCTIONS OF NAMES IN IDIOMS
Keywords:
proper names, stereotypes, images, personification, metonymic, symbolic, cultural memory, idiomatic expressions, figurative meaningAbstract
This study explores the diverse functions of names in idiomatic expressions,
focusing on how proper names—such as personal, historical, and cultural references—
contribute to meaning-making in language. Names in idioms serve multiple roles
including personification, historical and literary allusion, stereotype activation,
metonymic reference, and stylistic enhancement. By encapsulating cultural knowledge
and social values, these idioms act as linguistic shortcuts that convey complex ideas
with brevity and emotional resonance. The analysis highlights both the communicative
effectiveness and the potential social implications of name-based idioms, offering
insights into the intersection of language, culture, and cognition.
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