Custom Search   [ Correct English | Common Errors |  | Sample Letters | Glossary of Correct Usage | Common Sentences | Q & A ] [ English Compositions | High School Vocab | Words | Phrases | Celebrity | Poetry Corner | SPM essays ] [ Literary English | Word Differentiation ] Sponsored Links Metaphors Next>>     TOEFL Vocabulary English Conversation English Grammar American Idioms English Comprehension English Summary English News Movie Reviews   The use of words to indicate something different from the literal meaning is known as metaphors.       1.   He is an ass. ( stupid )       2.   He apes ( imitates ) his betters.       3.   Don't monkey about with it. ( play tricks )       4.   I was thunder struck.       5.   My hopes were blasted.       6.   He was the apple of his eye. ( his darling )       7.   He is prodigal in expenditure.       8.   To dog his foot-steps. ( follow like a dog )       9.   He is fishing for compliments.       10.   He is a regular wet blanket. ( a depressing influence )                   01     02     03     04     05     06     07   Sponsored Links       American Slang English Proverbs English Exercises Common English mistakes Ancient Chinese stories Junior English essays High School English essays Lower Secondary English essays