My walk home today was a steeplechase. The temperatures were above zero and there were puddles from the melted snow at every turn. The walk got me thinking about metaphors. Not only are they fun, but they’re powerful tools in writing that can help readers understand complex ideas and emotions. They help paint a pictureContinue reading “Words that flow”
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Idioms: A dime a dozen
Idioms are everywhere — a dime a dozen — you might say. As individual words, they don’t make sense, but combine them together and you have a common phrase with its own personal meaning. So, I wasn’t surprised to see emphasis placed on idioms during an English language talking group I sometimes take part in.Continue reading “Idioms: A dime a dozen”
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