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Metaphors quiz #1

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Many entries for core words in Macmillan Dictionary include Metaphor boxes that explore the concepts that lie behind the words: see for example the entries for love and angry
Metaphor underlies a great deal of language, and uncovering the metaphors behind common words and phrases can reveal a lot about the deep connections between them.
You can test your understanding of the metaphors that lie behind concepts such as language or money with our new Metaphors quiz.

For more fun quizzes, visit this page on Macmillan Dictionary!

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