We often use metaphors to help us communicate. Sometimes the metaphor clouds what was clear without enhancement. Think about these military metaphors often used in business:
“Take the hill.”
“Rally the troops.”
“Defend the line.”
Do sports analogies make things clearer?
“He hit it out of the ballpark.”
“I didn’t mean to throw you a curve ball”
“A good defense will beat a good offense.”
Good metaphors make an emotional connection with the hearer.
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