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Metaphors and similes, oh my! While metaphors and similes are both used to make a comparison, they have one little difference: the words like or as. See how this works by looking at the difference between metaphor and simile through examples. Find out when you should use a metaphor and a simile.

If you're heading off on a holiday to the United Kingdom, it'll be handy to have certain British slang definitions down pat. It's nice to know what the locals are saying, and it makes it a lot easier to have a conversation without looking (and feeling) like a dolt! Open yourself up to the delights of the English language, especially the variety that's spoken where English got its start. You'll have a blast and learn more than a few new words that might be ripe for importation when you come back home.