Definition:
A
metaphor is a
word or
phrase that describes one thing being used to describe another; on a simple level a phrase such as 'the heart of the matter' is a
metaphor as matters do not actually have hearts.
Metaphorical phrases are widely used in English.
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Grammar Topic: Figure of Speech
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