karkog
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Hi,
I'm writting thesis on metaphors in English connected with clothing.
I've just got stuck and I'm looking for some inspiration. I would be delighted if someone could help me or inspire me with some observations.
I look for words or pieces of clothing which are used to describe people or some items, also metonymic expressions.
I look for expressions in which boundaries between the domains of HUMAN BEINGS and CLOTHES become very fuzzy.
I found some examples in English like for example 'white-collar worker' or 'skirt; with reference to an attractive woman.
I think that that would be easier for an native speaker to find more such expressions with refference to people.
It's quite urgent, thank you for any ideas.
Karol
I'm writting thesis on metaphors in English connected with clothing.
I've just got stuck and I'm looking for some inspiration. I would be delighted if someone could help me or inspire me with some observations.
I look for words or pieces of clothing which are used to describe people or some items, also metonymic expressions.
I look for expressions in which boundaries between the domains of HUMAN BEINGS and CLOTHES become very fuzzy.
I found some examples in English like for example 'white-collar worker' or 'skirt; with reference to an attractive woman.
I think that that would be easier for an native speaker to find more such expressions with refference to people.
It's quite urgent, thank you for any ideas.
Karol