metaphor
91Golden Age (metaphor) — For the mythological meaning see Golden Age, for other uses see Golden Age (disambiguation) A golden age is a period in a field of endeavour when great tasks were accomplished. The term originated from early Greek and Roman poets who used to… …
92Iron (metaphor) — Iron, when used metaphorically, refers to certain traits of the metal iron. Used as an adjective and sometimes as a noun, it refers to something stern, harsh, unyielding, inflexible, rigid, sturdy, strong, robust. It is sometimes used for… …
93Cold feet (metaphor) — Cold feet is a term used to characterize apprehension or doubt strong enough to prevent a planned course of action. Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary, 2000, Version 2.5] It is used to show when someone has lost the courage to do something.The …
94mixed metaphor — the use in the same expression of two or more metaphors that are incongruous or illogical when combined, as in The president will put the ship of state on its feet. [1790 1800] * * * …
95conceptual metaphor — noun The understanding of one idea, or conceptual domain in terms of another …
96mixed metaphor — noun An overreaching or even contradictory combination of two distinct metaphors, similes or idioms …
97corporal metaphor — телесная метафора …
98gender metaphor — гендерная метафора …
99sexual metaphor — сексуальная метафора …
100mixed metaphor — noun a combination of incompatible metaphors (e.g. this tower of strength will forge ahead) …