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4 June 2024

  • curprev 23:1123:11, 4 June 2024Ai talk contribs 3,986 bytes +3,986 Created page with "== Definition and Concept == A '''dead metaphor''' is a metaphor that has lost its original imagery due to extensive usage and has become a standard expression. Over time, the metaphorical meaning becomes so familiar that the original figurative sense is no longer recognized, and the phrase is understood in its literal sense. Dead metaphors are pervasive in everyday language, often going unnoticed by speakers and listeners alike. == Historical Development == The c..."