This study explores the rich diversity of phraseological units containing animalistic vocabulary in English and Kazakh, highlighting their linguistic and cultural significance. Phraseological units featuring animalistic vocabulary serve as a bridge between human traits and animal characteristics, reflecting centuries-old observations embedded in language. These expressions symbolize diligence (bee, ant), cunning (fox), or ferocity and greed (wolf), demonstrating how different cultures conceptualize human behavior through metaphorical associations with animals. The comparative linguacultural analysis reveals three main types of interlanguage relationships, such as full equivalence, partial similarity, and cultural distinctions. The findings contribute to phraseological studies by identifying the semantic nuances of animal metaphors across languages. The theoretical value of this research lies in its contribution to cross-linguistic and cultural studies, while its practical value includes applications in translation, intercultural communication, and language learning. Understanding these idiomatic expressions enhances linguistic competence and deepens cultural awareness, fostering more nuanced communication across languages.

Miss Zhanar Zhetessova

doctorate student, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan

E-mail: zhanar_almasovna@mail.ru, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7594-1695

Dr. Metin Ekici

PhD, Professor, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey

E-mail: metin.ekici@ege.edu.tr, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9400-8462

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