Uzbekistan state world languages university d. U. Ashurova m. R. Galieva

Phraseological units based on the legends and myths:

Halcyon days - calm, peaceful days, quiet time (halcyon - Kingfisher, according to ancient tradition, the kingfisher brings chickens in the nest, floating in the sea during the winter solstice, and at this time, about two weeks, the sea is quite calm);

Rising like a phoenix from the ashes – to become successful again after fall (phoenix – a legendary bird that is cyclically regenerated or born again from the ashes of its predecessor);

Davy Jones’ locker - the bottom of the sea; the mythical place/state of dead of drowned sailors (Davy Jones is believed to be an “evil spirit”. Some think that this is a reference to a British pub owner who imprisoned drunken sailors into his ale locker and then made them serve in ship, the others believe that it is reference to Saint David of Wales, the patron of mariners);

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