FIXED EXPRESSIONS AND FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE AS KEY ELEMENTS OF MEANING CONSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH

Abstract

This article examines fixed expressions and figurative language as fundamental linguistic mechanisms in the construction of meaning in the English language. Fixed expressions function as stable lexical units, whereas figurative language enables indirect, imaginative, and culturally grounded representation of meaning. The study analyzes their structural, semantic, and pragmatic features, as well as their role in discourse and language education. The findings indicate that mastery of these elements significantly enhances communicative effectiveness, interpretative accuracy, and intercultural competence.