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A list of metaphors in the English language organised alphabetically by type. A metaphor is a literary figure of speech that uses an image, story or tangible thing to represent a less tangible thing or some intangible quality or idea; e.g., "Her eyes were glistening jewels".
"Which is older, day or night? "Night is the older, by one day." — Thales Τὸ γὰρ ἡδύ, ἐὰν πολύ, οὐ τί γε ἡδύ. Tò gàr hēdú, eàn polú, ou tí ge hēdú. "A sweet thing tasted too often is no longer sweet." Τὸ δὶς ἐξαμαρτεῖν οὐκ ἀνδρὸς σοφοῦ. Tò dìs examarteîn ouk ...
An extended metaphor, also known as a conceit or sustained metaphor, is the use of a single metaphor or analogy at length in a work of literature. It differs from a mere metaphor in its length, and in having more than one single point of contact between the object described (the so-called tenor) and the comparison used to describe it (the vehicle).
Let sleeping Aussies lie; Let sleeping dogs lie; Let the buyer beware; Let the cat out of the bag [15] Let the dead bury the dead (N.T.) Let the punishment fit the crime; Let well alone; Let your hair down; Life begins at forty; Life is too short not to do something that matters. Life is not all beer and skittles; Life is what you make it
We even use phrases like "my feelings were hurt" -- which is meant to be a metaphor, but may have a more literal origin. We've known for a long time that sometimes we feel our emotions physically ...
Taking a nap (or naps) when you're sick is "especially helpful if your illness is interfering with your ability to get sleep at night," Winter says. No. 3: There are some health risks linked with ...
First, the cold winter air may actually make it easier for viruses to spread. "It's thought that the cooler, drier air helps (viruses like flu and SARS-CoV-2) transmit better from person to person ...
Seychellois Creole, also known as Kreol or Seselwa (creole spoken in Seychelles) – lannen de mil zanmen is used, which means "year two thousand and never". It is a fairly new expression used mainly among the youth.