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The great appeal of cat idioms in the English Language / Assoc. Prof Dr. Carolyn Soo

Languages reflect the culture, history, and values of the people who communicate in them. Among the most popular sources of idiomatic expressions in languages are those related to animals, and not many have inspired as many idioms as cats. Idioms related to cats not only reveal our fascination with...

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Main Author: Soo, Carolyn
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Published: Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Negeri Sembilan Branch, Rembau Campus 2024
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Language and education
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spelling my.uitm.ir.1056512024-11-30T23:16:49Z https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/105651/ The great appeal of cat idioms in the English Language / Assoc. Prof Dr. Carolyn Soo Soo, Carolyn Language and education Languages reflect the culture, history, and values of the people who communicate in them. Among the most popular sources of idiomatic expressions in languages are those related to animals, and not many have inspired as many idioms as cats. Idioms related to cats not only reveal our fascination with these creatures but also provide insight into human emotions and experiences. The History of Cats and their Connection to Humans: The initial domestication of cats took place thousands of years ago, mainly in Egypt, where they were worshipped for their prowess in pest control and even connected to gods. Cats gained symbolic meaning as they traveled the globe, representing slyness, independence, and cunning. Humans have long studied their actions, using them as symbols for characteristics of the human race, from aloofness to cunning hunting. This deep connection between humans and cats is what makes cat idioms so prevalent and relatable. Whether reflecting a cat’s physical agility or the sometimes-unpredictable nature of their behavior, these idioms provide vivid ways to describe both everyday and complex human experiences. Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Negeri Sembilan Branch, Rembau Campus 2024 Monograph NonPeerReviewed text en https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/105651/1/105651.pdf The great appeal of cat idioms in the English Language / Assoc. Prof Dr. Carolyn Soo. (2024) Bulletin. Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA Negeri Sembilan Branch, Rembau Campus.
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The great appeal of cat idioms in the English Language / Assoc. Prof Dr. Carolyn Soo
description Languages reflect the culture, history, and values of the people who communicate in them. Among the most popular sources of idiomatic expressions in languages are those related to animals, and not many have inspired as many idioms as cats. Idioms related to cats not only reveal our fascination with these creatures but also provide insight into human emotions and experiences. The History of Cats and their Connection to Humans: The initial domestication of cats took place thousands of years ago, mainly in Egypt, where they were worshipped for their prowess in pest control and even connected to gods. Cats gained symbolic meaning as they traveled the globe, representing slyness, independence, and cunning. Humans have long studied their actions, using them as symbols for characteristics of the human race, from aloofness to cunning hunting. This deep connection between humans and cats is what makes cat idioms so prevalent and relatable. Whether reflecting a cat’s physical agility or the sometimes-unpredictable nature of their behavior, these idioms provide vivid ways to describe both everyday and complex human experiences.
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