Metaphors Continued

Another definition for Metaphor comes from the Compact Oxford English Dictionary

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable

Metaphors help explain the world around us. I always have been fascinated by them. Maybe it helps me “feel” language better.

Caught on Twitter

“Seems like wet cement”
Meaning “Our steps aren’t washed away” (cburell) or “Use your time wisely and leave an imprint” (langwitches)

Some tech metaphors:

“Her face lit up like a light on a DSL modem”
The joy when your Internet connection works.

“You need to defragment”
when trying to clear you mind and think