Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Frozen Metaphor.
Frozen Metaphor - as a noun
A metaphor that has occurred so often that it has become a new meaning of the expression (e.g., `he is a snake' may once have been a metaphor but after years of use it has died and become a new sense of the word `snake')
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dead metaphorExample Sentences
"He used a frozen metaphor to describe her icy glare."
"The author's use of a frozen metaphor added depth to the poem."
"In his speech, the politician employed a frozen metaphor to illustrate his point."
"The professor explained the concept of a frozen metaphor in literature."
"The advertising campaign relied heavily on frozen metaphors to convey its message."
