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Hungry For Power

The English expression “hungry for power” is a metaphorical phrase used to describe a person who has an intense desire to acquire, maintain, or increase their authority, influence, or control over others. It suggests a relentless pursuit of power, often at the expense of others or ethical considerations. The Metaphorical Meaning: The metaphor of hunger […]

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Metaphors

A metaphor is a figure of speech that forges a connection between two unrelated things, not by stating that one is like the other, but by declaring them to be the same in some significant way. This bold linguistic move creates a bridge between the familiar and the unfamiliar, allowing us to understand and feel

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Jump The Gun

“Jump the gun” is a metaphorical expression used to describe a situation where someone acts prematurely or does something too hastily before the appropriate time. This phrase is commonly employed in everyday language to caution against or to point out the consequences of acting too quickly without proper consideration or before the right moment has

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Salad Days

The phrase “salad days” means a time of youthful innocence, inexperience, or idealism. It can also mean a period of success or prosperity. The expression was coined by William Shakespeare in his play Antony and Cleopatra, where Cleopatra says: “My salad days, / When I was green in judgment, cold in blood/To say as I

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