This is not an idiom because you can figure out what it means if you define the terms. A metaphor is a comparison between two things. Someone is asking you to describe and compare things using a metaphor instead of being straight-forward.
Yes, idioms can be considered as a type of metaphor. Both idioms and metaphors involve non-literal language that conveys a deeper meaning beyond their literal interpretation. Idioms are specific phrases that have a figurative meaning different from their literal meaning, while metaphors are more broadly used comparisons that associate one thing with another to highlight similarities.
You could say they were blowing (or tooting) their own horn.
"All bark and no bite," "Across the board," "Day late and a dollar short" are all examples of idioms. An idiom is a colloquial metaphor, meaning a term requiring some previous knowledge, to be used only in a certain culture.
"Tall talk" refers to exaggerated or boastful speech that may not be entirely truthful or realistic. It is often used to describe someone who talks confidently about their abilities or achievements in a way that seems exaggerated.
This statement is an idiom. It means that someone made a mistake or said something they regret. The tongue is not capable of tricking someone; it is expressing a figure of speech.
No, "hit the hay" is an idiom that means to go to bed or go to sleep. It is not a metaphor, as it is a commonly used phrase with a specific meaning that is understood by native English speakers.
It's not an idiom because you can figure out the meaning if you think - if you're running around in circles, you're not getting anywhere. It's a metaphor for fruitless work.
Dozing off ; Being distracted ; Not paying attention
metaphor
In a metaphor you identify something with something else: Her hair was gold. In an idiom you use some words to mean something different from their literal meaning; they usually can't translate into other languages: Don't pull my leg.
to hide something and not talk about it.
No, this statement is not a metaphor. It is a figure of speech called an idiom, as it conveys a figurative meaning rather than a literal one.
Idiom
No. It is an idiom.
a metaphor
No, it is an idiom because it doesn't seem to mean anything unless you know the meaning.
This idiom means that it's easy to talk, but talk is not action.