figure of speech (Meaning)
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figure of speech (n)
language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
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language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
idiom, expression,phrase, slogan, epithet, cliche,term, motto, colloquialism, watchword
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She has a sharp tongue, and her words cut like a knife.
(Metaphor) Time is a thief that steals away our youth.
(Personification) His heart was as heavy as a stone.
(Simile) The sky weeps tears of rain.
