Think of some automotive metaphors to help me out please.

CivicsRdBest · 02-09-2006

I need some automotive metaphors for my technical writing class. I want to be a mechanical engineer and I would like to eventually focus on something automotive focused. I want some metaphors used in the automotive field. I don't know, you could give me any that you've heard, used, or know of.

According to dictionary.com, a metaphor is a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity.

So, does anyone have any ideas? I guess "jumpstarting a car" is an example because a car wouldn't normally jump.

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tuner04civic · 02-09-2006

a metaphor is like ~~~i flew through the book like a plane

somethin like that(of course i dont read)

so use i took the turn as if my car was on rails would be ok

tuner04civic · 02-09-2006

in other words use like or as to compare 2 things that are usually not associated together

CivicsRdBest · 02-09-2006

That is a good one, thanks. That is refering to the cars handling and suspension right? I have to explain it to other non-enthusiasts/non-engineers.

Any other ones?

ragingSPAM · 02-09-2006

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Originally Posted by tuner04civic

in other words use like or as to compare 2 things that are usually not associated together

no thats a simile stupid...a metaphore is saying something is something when its not

ie. "cars are a way of life"

Victorious · 02-09-2006

metaphors compare two different things to show similarities but dont use "like" or "as"

tuner04civic · 02-09-2006

my bad, mixed them up

ragingSPAM · 02-09-2006

all good...we werent all AP students in highskool...hell i wasnt haha i just remember that cuz i've learned it so many times over and over again in the stupid kid classes

tuner04civic · 02-09-2006

yeah i was never close to ap, but i thought i had that one. slacker thats all i am, lol

tuner04civic · 02-09-2006

here i think there are ok to use, no like or as and comparing 2 unlike things

so my car was a train taking the corners

the car had more power than a GE plant

my car is cleaner than NASA's test facility

the wheels spun faster than a roulete table

the stero was louder than a live concert

JetRudie · 02-09-2006

How bout... I polished my head like a vegas hooker?

I meshed gears smooth as a clock.

The sound of the engine embodied hundreds of horses.

My tires gripped like adhesive on flypaper.

And so on...

ragingSPAM · 02-09-2006

haha jet that first one is hillarious

cg95660 · 02-09-2006

Granny shifting and double clutching right

drive by the seat of your pants

that guy shifts like a one legged man in an ass kicking contest

he hits donuts like the popo

that fart cannon is good for at least 20 hp

my car is slower than miss daisy

happiness is being stroked and blown

noooorb · 02-09-2006

"I live my life a 1/4 mile at a time."

CrazyKnight · 02-10-2006

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Originally Posted by noooorb

"I live my life a 1/4 mile at a time."

lmao NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! Bad Memories.