Linguocultural Features of Somatic Phraseological Units with “Eye” and “Hand” Components in English and Uzbek

Abstract

This article explores the linguocultural characteristics of somatic phraseological units containing the components “eye” in English and “ko‘z” in Uzbek, as well as “hand” in English and “qo‘l” in Uzbek. The study focuses on their etymological origin, semantic motivation, and cultural significance. Comparative analysis highlights both the universal cognitive basis and the culture-specific features reflected in these units. The findings demonstrate how somatic phraseological units serve as a bridge between language, thought, and culture, and contribute to a deeper understanding of cross-cultural semantics.