An aphorism is a phrase which give a general but accurate description. "Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely."
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An aphoristic saying is a concise statement that expresses a profound truth or idea. It is usually memorable and thought-provoking, offering insight or wisdom in a succinct manner. Aphorisms are often used to convey universal truths or principles in a pithy or witty way.
The saying "as honest as the day is long" means that someone is consistently truthful and trustworthy throughout the entire day. It emphasizes the person's integrity and reliability in all circumstances.
I'm not sure what you mean by "metophore." Did you mean "metaphor," which is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one thing is another?
The saying "like a house of mirrors" means something confusing or distorted, where situations or things appear unclear or are difficult to navigate, much like the confusing reflections in a house of mirrors.
The saying "living off the fat of the land" means to enjoy the best and most abundant resources or riches that are available. It suggests living comfortably and luxuriously, often without having to work hard for it.
This phrase means that saying you will do something is not the same as actually doing it. Actions speak louder than words.
Bacon's essays are written in an aphoristic style. They contain mostly short, crisp, sentences with a didactic bent. Aphoristic essays are known for their precision of style and balancing structure. No superfluous words are used and sentences flow rapidly. They seem abrupt and rugged but express the ideas directly and clearly. As a critic says, the sentences in an aphoristic essay are in a state of 'literary undress'.
Why does the saying yes Mississippi was but Mississippi is mean?
What does the saying bring a plate mean if you are invited to a party
He is saying you are his world to him
What does the cheese walked by the river mean
What does monkeyshines mean
it mean "honey"! a saying of the gays!
the answer means you are mean
They are agreeing with you and saying that there is 'no doubt' to what you are saying.
Yahoo is saying Rekhmet is saying THANK YOU in your own language
It means that the person saying it wants to know the definition of what he is saying
I think it means I hear what you are saying and I agree with what you are saying