Figuratively Speaking
What is the meaning of:
Pull your heartstrings
to cause someone to feel strong, deep emotions, particularly feelings of sympathy, pity, affection, or sadness
What makes this funny? Explain the two meanings or the wordplay.
I find you very a-peel-ing
Wordplay: Appealing sounds like a peel
Define the word: Adore
I adore my dog because he always makes me happy.
To like or love someone very much.
What does this metaphor really mean?
You are the sunshine of my life. ☀️
Meaning: You make me very happy.
Identify the literal and figurative meaning of:
Sweetheart
Literal: A heart that tastes sweet (like candy)
Figurative: A loving name for someone you care about
What is the meaning of:
Butterflies in your stomach
Feeling nervous or excited
What makes this funny? Explain the two meanings or the wordplay.
You stole a pizza my heart. 🍕
Wordplay: Piece of my heart vs. pizza
Define: Devotion
His devotion to his family is clear in everything he does.
Loyalty, love, or care for someone or something.
What does this metaphor really mean?
My heart is a locked treasure chest. 🔒💖
Meaning: My heart is full of secrets or feelings that are kept safe.
Identify the literal and figurative meaning of:
Broken heart
Literal: A heart that is cracked or damaged
Figurative: Feeling very sad because of a loss or the end of a relationship
What is the meaning of:
On cloud nine
Extremely happy
What makes this funny? Explain the two meanings or the wordplay.
We’re mint to be together. 🌿
Wordplay: Meant vs. mint
Define: Cherish
She cherishes the memories of her grandparents.
To hold dear or value greatly; to care for deeply.
What does this metaphor really mean?
Love is a battlefield. ⚔️❤️
Meaning: Relationships can be difficult or challenging.
Identify the literal and figurative meaning of:
Tie the knot
Literal: To make a knot using rope or string
Figurative: To get married
What is the meaning of:
Pop the question
To ask someone to marry you
What makes this funny? Explain the two meanings or the wordplay.
I love you from my head tomatoes. 🍅
Wordplay: Head to toes vs. tomatoes
Define: Infatuation
His infatuation with the new student made him nervous to talk to her.
An intense but often short-lived passion or admiration for someone.
What does this metaphor really mean?
Her smile was a key that unlocked his heart. 🔑❤️
Meaning: Her smile made him feel love or affection; it opened him up emotionally.
Identify the literal and figurative meaning of:
Fall head over heels
Literal: To physically trip and fall upside down
Figurative: To fall deeply in love
What is the meaning of:
Wear rose-colored glasses
To see a situation as better than it really is, ignoring problems
What makes this funny? Explain the two meanings or the wordplay.
I can heartly wait to see you again.
Hearlty is like hardly
Define: Amicable
Even after their argument, they reached an amicable solution.
Friendly, peaceful, or showing goodwill.
What does this metaphor really mean?
His words were arrows, piercing her heart. 🏹
Meaning: His words hurt her emotionally.
Identify the literal and figurative meaning of:
Wear your heart on your sleeve
Literal: To place your heart on your clothing sleeve
Figurative: To openly show your feelings