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What is an activity-as-journey metaphor?

 

Definition
 

A conventional metaphor in which an activity is represented as a journey.

Examples (English)
 

Here are some examples:

 
  • Do it over.
  • In the course of the investigation, new evidence was found.
  • Follow along as I assemble this.
  • Followthese steps in assembly.
Generic
  An activity-as-journey metaphor is a kind of
 
Source
 

Lakoff, G. 1987


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