Metaphors And Similes

noun a favorable and especially unduly high opinion of one's own abilities or worth

• His conceit was evident in the way he spoke about his accomplishments.
• She's full of conceit, always bragging about herself.
• Don't be so conceited, no one likes a show-off.
• The conceit of the novel lies in its unreliable narrator.

adjective having two contrasting or opposing aspects or effects

• The decision to invest in the stock market can be seen as a double edged sword, with the potential for high returns but also high risks.
• Dating your coworker can be double edged - it could either work out great or make things awkward at the office.
• Using social media can be a double edged thing - you can connect with friends but also get caught up in drama.
• Her sharp wit was like a double edged sword, cutting through ignorance but sometimes hurting feelings in the process.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The value of the company's assets is not just a hill of beans, it is carefully calculated and monitored.
• I told him his opinion doesn't mean a hill of beans to me.
• Your excuses don't mean a hill of beans when it comes to meeting deadlines.
• In the grand scheme of things, his complaints are just a hill of beans compared to the challenges we face.

noun a person who writes poems or verses

• The poet's use of imagery and symbolism in his work is truly remarkable.
• I heard that new poet is gaining popularity on social media.
• That poet's rhymes are straight fire!
• The poet's words painted a vivid picture in my mind.

adjective describing the thickness of something as being similar to mince meat

preposition connecting the adjective 'thick' with the noun 'mince' to show comparison

• The mixture was as thick as mince, making it difficult to pour into the mold.
• I tried to spread the frosting, but it was as thick as mince!
• I couldn't believe how thick that shake was, it was as thick as mince!
• The tension in the room was as thick as mince, you could cut it with a knife.

noun a bird known for laying its eggs in the nests of other bird species

preposition used to indicate location or position within a place or thing (in)

• The new employee who was not familiar with the company's procedures stood out like a cuckoo in the nest.
• She felt like a cuckoo in the nest at the family reunion, not knowing anyone there.
• The substitute teacher was like a cuckoo in the nest, trying to control the rowdy students.
• The ambitious intern was seen as a cuckoo in the nest among the seasoned professionals in the office.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• When comparing the two investment options, it's like comparing apples and oranges.
• You can't compare their singing abilities, it's like comparing apples and oranges.
• Trying to decide between the two cars is like comparing apples and oranges.
• Their personalities are so different, it's like comparing apples and oranges.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• I was shocked when he decided to throw a dead cat on the table during the meeting.
• I couldn't believe it when he just threw a dead cat on the table like that.
• I was totally freaked out when he chucked a dead cat on the table.
• Bringing up that topic was like throwing a dead cat on the table in the middle of dinner.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The barnacles cling to the rock like a shag on a rock.
• She stuck to him like a shag on a rock.
• He followed her around like a shag on a rock.
• The new intern shadowed the CEO like a shag on a rock.