This study investigates the manifestation of the concept of life in English phraseological units through a detailed semantic and pragmatic analysis. Ten representative phraseological units were systematically selected from diverse genres, spanning both written and spoken registers, to examine how life metaphors pervade everyday language. The research employs both corpus-driven data collection and qualitative interpretative methods, including metaphoric mapping and functional analysis, to identify and analyze patterns of meaning and usage. The results indicate that life-related phraseological units function not only as linguistic embellishments but also as conduits for cultural and cognitive expressions regarding human existence. The discussion highlights connections with established literature in cognitive linguistics and metaphor theory, emphasizing how language encapsulates experiential realities and value systems through figurative expressions.