This article examines the theoretical foundations of the semantic-pragmatic analysis of phraseological units. It explores the semantic components of phraseological meaning, their synonymic and antonymic relationships, and similarities and differences between phraseological units in English and Uzbek. From a pragmatic perspective, the study highlights the contextual meaning, expressive and emotional functions, and the role of phraseological units in modern literary discourse and real-life communication. The article also discusses the significance of phraseological research for language learning, translation, and intercultural communication, suggesting directions for future studies.

Phraseological units, semantic analysis, pragmatic analysis

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