THE MOBILITY OF ‘HOME’: HOW THE CONCEPT BECOMES ACTION IN ENGLISH PHRASAL VERBS
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15517410
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Home concept, English phrasal verbs, conceptual metaphor theory, cognitive linguistics, verbification, Idiomatic expressions, figurative language, semantic shift, cultural semantics, linguistic mobility, English phraseology.Annotasiya
The concept of “home” occupies a deeply rooted position in both language and culture, symbolizing notions of safety, identity, belonging, and emotional anchoring. However, in English phraseology, the term “home” is not only used as a static noun but also undergoes semantic transformation, often functioning within phrasal verbs that carry dynamic and action-oriented meanings. This article explores the verbification and metaphorical extension of the word “home” within English phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions, focusing on how a concept traditionally associated with place and stillness acquires movement, directionality, and intentionality in verbal form.
The study begins by tracing the etymology and semantic evolution of the term “home” in English, analyzing its shift from a concrete noun to a component of verbal phrases such as “home in on,” “bring home to,” and “drive home.” These constructions are examined through the lens of cognitive linguistics and conceptual metaphor theory, which reveal how abstract notions such as understanding, realization, emotional impact, and goal orientation are metaphorically mapped onto the physical act of returning or directing toward “home.” The article emphasizes the metaphorical projection of “home” as a target or destination, illustrating how phrasal verbs construct mental movement toward clarity, truth, or emotional depth.
Furthermore, the article investigates the cultural and pragmatic implications of these expressions, discussing how the mobility of “home” in language reflects broader societal perceptions of home not as a fixed location, but as an evolving and internalized experience. Real-life corpus-based examples are presented to demonstrate how such expressions function in spoken and written discourse, adding nuance, imagery, and depth to communication. The analysis also considers cross-linguistic perspectives, comparing how similar concepts are expressed in other languages to highlight the uniqueness of English verbal creativity.
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