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noun • (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere • a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode | ||||||||
38% | 5 | "All ___ is metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry": G. K. Chesterton | ||||||
noun • informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) verb • use slang or vulgar language • fool or hoax • abuse with coarse language | ||||||||
32% | 4 | Metaphor for quick-spreading success | ||||||
adjective • marked by extreme lack of restraint or control • in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated noun • a wild primitive state untouched by civilization • a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition adverb • in an uncontrolled and rampant manner • in a wild or undomesticated manner adjective satellite • in a state of extreme emotion • deviating widely from an intended course • (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud • without a basis in reason or fact • talking or behaving irrationally • involving risk or danger • fanciful and unrealistic; foolish • located in a dismal or remote area; desolate • intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with • without civilizing influences • (of the elements) as if showing violent anger | ||||||||
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1 | "All ___ is metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry": G. K. Chesterton
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20 Jul 2010 | New York Times / 20 Jul 2010 |
2 | A metaphor for a sudden and dramatic loss of respect | |
3 | Having success after success
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4 | Metaphor for a blazing success
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22 Oct 2015 | New York Times / 22 Oct 2015 |
5 | Metaphor for overnight success
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16 Mar 2019 | New York Times / 16 Mar 2019 |
6 | Metaphor for quick-spreading success
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12 Mar 2015 | New York Times / 12 Mar 2015 |
7 | When the popularity or success of one candidate boosts the chances of success for other candidates from the same party |
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