This article explores the metaphorical conceptualization of the economy in the English language, emphasizing its representation as a living organism. Drawing on the principles of cognitive linguistics, particularly conceptual metaphor theory, the paper analyzes metaphorical frames employed in economic discourse to construct and communicate economic realities. The study categorizes key metaphorical frames such as "Body," "Life Cycle," "Physiology," "Character," and "Wardrobe," illustrating how these frames shape the perception of economic processes and policies. Furthermore, a cross-linguistic comparison with Uzbek metaphors is offered to highlight cultural and linguistic specificities. The findings underscore the pragmatic potential of metaphors in economic language, offering insights into their communicative and didactic applications.

conceptual metaphor, economic discourse, cognitive linguistics, metaphorical frame, English, Uzbek, linguistic comparison

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