Double Meaning
I'm going to park.
I'm going to the park.
What is:
Park - to stop a vehicle and leave it temporarily (in a lot or by the side of the road)
Park - a large public green area for recreation
As busy as a bee
He is a night owl
The snowstorm painted the town in a blanket of white
What is: snow covered the entire town
Barking up the wrong tree
what is to accuse the wrong person
He drew water from the well.
He drew bodies of water well.
well - a hole dug into the earth to obtain water
Well - in a good way
As strong as an ox
What is: comparing physical strength to the known power of an ox
The news was a punch in the gut
What is: bad news that is shocking and painful
The city never sleeps
What is: the city is always active and energetic
The ball is in your court
What is: now it is your turn to take action
The flowers bloomed in the spring.
The springs in the mattress were broken.
Spring - the season after winter (northern hemisphere) characterized by rising temperatures, more daylight, and new plant growth.
Spring - a piece of curved metal that can be pressed into a spaller space but then returns to its usual shape
Slept like a log
What is: comparing deep, undisturbed sleep to the immovability of a log
She is the apple of my eye
What is: she is someone important and cherished
Time marched on
What is: suggesting that time passes steadily
Kick the bucket
What is the restaurant's address?
The teacher addressed the entire class about the project.
address - the location of a place
address - to speak to a person or group
Fit as a fiddle
What is: reference to someone being in good health, comparing their condition to the good state of a well-tuned fiddle
Laughter is the best medicine
What is: laughter can help heal emotional pain or stress similarly to how medicine helps heal physical illness
Lightning danced across the sky
what is: lightning was moving quickly and unpredictably across the sky much like a dancer would move in a performance
Kill two birds with one stone
What is: accomplishing two tasks at once with a single action
The white crane stood next to the lake extending its wings.
The crane's long arm lifted the huge piece of concrete.
Crane - a type of bird with long legs and neck
Crane - A large machine for moving heavy objects
Proud as a peacock
What is: comparing the human emotion pride to the "showy" (or ostentatious) display associated with peacocks
His words are pearls of wisdom
What is: this metaphor compares words to pearls suggesting they’re valuable pieces of advice or insights.
The cake is calling my name
What is: a strong desire or craving for cake
Put all your eggs in one basket
What is: risking everything on the success of one venture