Metaphor

The grip of addiction speaks louder when we use metaphors for addiction—turning silent battles into powerful scenes. A sinking ship, a maze with no exit, or a thirst that won’t…

Talking about wealth becomes more vivid when we use metaphors for money to bring value, desire, and pressure to life. These expressions paint money as water that flows, roots that…

When simple words fall short, metaphors for beautiful give us vivid ways to capture awe, wonder, and radiance. Whether you’re describing a sunset, a smile, or a moment that takes…

Finding the right words to describe effort isn’t always easy—but metaphors for hard work can capture the grit, grind, and persistence we often feel but can’t quite express. Whether you’re…

Metaphors for Birds turn abstract feelings into wings—“souls in feathers,” “letters written by nature,” “dreams that dare to fly.” Too often, descriptions stall on the old “free as a bird,”…

Metaphors for Conflict turn arguments into wildfires, decisions into duels, and silences into ticking bombs—yet writers and speakers often default to bland phrases like “they disagree.” This collection gathers 50…

Metaphors for Nature give forests a heartbeat, turn rivers into storytellers, and let sunsets paint emotions words alone can’t hold. Yet many writers reach for the same tired “green” or…

Metaphors for the Moon turn a distant sphere of rock into a lantern for wanderers, a clock in the stars, or a silver blush of romance—yet we often default to…

Metaphors for Sex can sound witty, playful, or painfully outdated—depending on the phrase you choose. If you’ve ever stumbled for words when writing a steamy scene or joking with friends,…

Metaphors for Relationships let us swap flat labels—friend, partner, ex—for vivid images that breathe, bloom, and sometimes burn. If you’ve ever stumbled to describe a love that feels like wildfire…