A metaphor is never the thing it’s trying to remind you of. Sure, it’s similar in some ways (that’s why you chose it as a metaphor), but it’s invariably different in others, notably the hope that it’s supposed to be more familiar to your listener than whatever you’re trying to explain.
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 7 years ago
A metaphor is never the thing it’s trying to remind you of. Sure, it’s similar in some ways (that’s why you chose it as a metaphor), but it’s invariably different in others, notably the hope that it’s supposed to be more familiar to your listener than whatever you’re trying to explain.
P51Strega about 7 years ago
Mallet lives too close to Flint to imply that tap water is just fine.
scaeva Premium Member about 7 years ago
But this metaphor is.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 7 years ago
And if your dog is in the house close and lock the toilet. Give them plenty of water.