Collection of English Metaphors
Collection of English Metaphors
Metaphor: The assignment was a This implies that the assignment was not difficult.
breeze.
Metaphor: The skies of his future Darkness is a threat; therefore, this implies that the
began to darken. coming times are going to be hard for him.
6. Simile :He fights like a lion Its means that he has a strong power to fight
Metaphor :Her voice is music to his This implies that her voice makes him feel happy
ears
Metaphor : don’t judge a book by its Refer to people looking at their outer beauty before
cover knowing their personality
Metaphor : a heart of gold A person that is sweet, kind, generous one of good
nature has a heart of gold
18. Simile : gleamed like pearls Shining very brightly (Amazed by the sight of the
famous singer, the tittle children’s eyes gleamed like
pearls)