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[–] MindTraveller@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That's not a metaphor, it's a comparison, which is when you state a difference between two things.

[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (3 children)

Saying that your love burns hot is a metaphor, because love does not burn. The comparison is irrelevant.

[–] MindTraveller@lemmy.ca 7 points 3 weeks ago

Oh, good point.

[–] Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

What if love had a spicy burrito for lunch?

[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Then it remains a metaphorical burrito.

[–] Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee 4 points 3 weeks ago

No, probably carnitas.