Metaphors And Symbolism

noun a point where two or more roads meet

• At the crossroads, we must carefully consider all options before making a decision.
• I'm at a crossroads in my career and not sure which path to take.
• I feel like I'm at a major crossroads in my life right now.
• The company is at a crossroads and must choose between innovation and tradition.

noun a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire

• The ember glowed softly in the fireplace, providing a warm ambiance to the room.
• I blew on the ember to make it spark and catch fire.
• The ember was so hot, it was lit!
• The ember of hope still flickered within her heart, despite all the challenges she faced.

adjective describing a color or material resembling gold; having the color of gold

• The golden sunset painted the sky with hues of orange and pink.
• She wore a beautiful golden dress to the party.
• That car is totally golden, dude!
• His words were like golden honey, soothing and sweet.

noun a misfortune or difficult situation

• The ill-wind of economic downturn has affected many industries.
• I heard there's an ill-wind blowing through the company, so layoffs might be coming.
• When it rains, it pours - that ill-wind just keeps on blowing.
• His negative attitude is like an ill-wind that brings everyone down.

noun a soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced (often used to refer to the spinal cord)

• The bone marrow is responsible for producing blood cells.
• I heard that eating bone marrow is a delicacy in some cultures.
• That concert was so lit, it really hit me in the marrow.
• His speech struck a chord deep in the marrow of my being.

verb to change from a solid to a liquid state through heat

adverb in a way that causes something to disappear or dissipate gradually

• As the sun rose higher in the sky, the snow began to melt away.
• I left my ice cream out in the sun and watched it melt away.
• I was so stressed, but after a good workout, all my worries just melted away.
• His harsh words seemed to melt away as soon as he apologized.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The farmer decided to purchase only one horse for his new stable.
• I saw a guy riding just one horse down the street earlier.
• Check out that dude on the one horse, he looks pretty cool.
• Sometimes in life, we have to learn to ride with just one horse and make the best of it.

noun a very steep rock face or cliff, typically a tall one

• The hiker stood at the edge of the precipice, admiring the breathtaking view.
• I can't believe we climbed to the top of that huge precipice!
• Dude, that drop-off is like a total precipice, be careful!
• The company was on the precipice of bankruptcy before the new CEO turned things around.

noun a weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a handguard, used for thrusting or striking

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The sword of Damocles is often used as a metaphor for impending danger or doom.
• I feel like the sword of Damocles is hanging over my head with all these deadlines.
• I swear my boss is like the sword of Damocles, always ready to drop some new task on me.
• The threat of losing my job feels like the sword of Damocles, constantly looming over me.

noun a pair of fictional characters in Lewis Carroll's book 'Through the Looking-Glass'

conjunction used to connect the two characters' names

• The characters Tweedledum and Tweedledee were created by Lewis Carroll in his novel Through the Looking-Glass.
• Tweedledum and Tweedledee are like two peas in a pod, always together.
• Those two are like Tweedledum and Tweedledee, always causing trouble.
• Their friendship was so close, they were like Tweedledum and Tweedledee, inseparable.

noun a mirror, typically a large one, used for reflection or decoration

• The elegant lady gazed at her reflection in the ornate looking-glass.
• She checked herself out in the looking-glass before heading out.
• She fixed her hair in the looking-glass before leaving the house.
• The novel serves as a looking-glass into the author's mind.

noun a French term meaning 'on horseback'

preposition used to indicate being on or astride a horse

• Le cavalier est à cheval sur son magnifique destrier.
• On va à cheval pour explorer la campagne.
• T'es à cheval sur ce sujet, non?
• Il est toujours à cheval sur les détails.