Metaphor
101mixed metaphor — mixed′ met′aphor n. an expression combining incongruous metaphors, as in putting the ship of state on its feet[/ex] • Etymology: 1790–1800 …
102root metaphor — noun : a fundamental perspective or viewpoint based on a supposition of similarity of form between mental concepts and external objects which though not factually supportable determines the manner in which an individual structures his knowledge… …
103Metaphore and metonymy — Metaphor (drawing a similarity between two things) and metonymy (drawing a continuity between two things), are two fundamental opposite poles along which a discourse with human language is developed.[1] It has been argued that the two poles of… …
104Bottleneck (traffic) — Metaphorically a bottleneck is a section of a route with a carrying capacity substantially below that characterising other sections of the same route. This is often a narrow part of a road, perhaps also with a smaller number of lanes, or a… …
105МЕТАФОРА — (Metaphor; Metapher) определение и изучение одного путем обращения к образу другого; используется как сознательный литературный или терапевтический прием и всегда употреблялась сказителями и писателями, чтобы придать известную пикантность… …
106open the kimono — metaphor. To open a company s accounting books for inspection; to expose something previously hidden. Example Citation: Public companies also have much stricter rules of disclosure to potential investors. The company founder who used to keep his… …
107put some pants on it — metaphor. To fill in the missing details for an idea or concept. Example Citation: I like your idea for the Buy or Dye convenience store and hair salon. put some pants on it and we ll pitch it to the suits on Wednesday. Related Words: cut steel… …
108put wood behind the arrow — metaphor. To provide a product or company with money and other resources. Example Citation: While the layoffs are intended to reduce operating costs, Apple said it trimmed its technology portfolio to streamline development efforts. Time to market …
109Mrs Palmer and her five daughters — metaphor for the hand used in male masturbation …
1101979 in philosophy — 1979 in philosophyEvents*Publications* Dreyfus, Hubert, , 2nd ed. (First ed., 1972) * Fodor, Jerry, Representations: Essays on the Foundations of Cognitive Science , Harvard Press (UK) and MIT Press (US) * Hofstadter, Douglas, . Basic Books. (Won …
