Eli5 the difference – idiom, euphemism, adages, innuendo, proverbs, similes, metaphor
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Simile – describing something by using an item to compare it to, to make it more descriptive.
As brave as a lion
As bright as the sun
Metaphor – descriptive figure of speech that implies comparison but couldn’t be factual
Her words cut deeper than a knife
I’m on a Roller-coaster of emotion
Idioms are descriptive figures of speech that include proverbs, euphemism, clichés and others. These are phrases that don’t make sense by words alone and have a completely different meaning than the words imply
She got cold feet
Euphemism are words that soften the blow of harsh realities
Passed away, kick the bucket instead of d eath
Let go instead of fired
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