FOOD IDIOMS IN ENGLISH AND RUSSIAN: A LINGUACULTURAL APPROACH
Keywords:
Keywords: Food idioms, linguaculture, English, Russian, metaphor, intercultural communicationAbstract
Abstract:This article explores the linguacultural significance of food idioms in
English and Russian. Idioms, as a reflection of national culture and mentality, reveal
much about the values, humor, and everyday life of a society. By comparing common
food-related idioms in both languages, the paper uncovers similarities and differences
in the metaphorical use of food and explains how these expressions reflect the linguistic
worldview of each culture. This study aims to contribute to the understanding of
intercultural communication and to improve language teaching practices by
incorporating cultural elements through idioms.
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