Category: Metaphors

Boxing fight

Boxing Metaphors 101

Boxing has come a long way in America, from it’s golden days of legends as Muhammad Ali and Evander Holyfield in the second half of the 19th century. The 20th century has seen much...

Quarterback holding football

Football Metaphors 101

While baseball may be America’s favorite pastime, I quickly discovered that Football is called America’s passion for a reason. This blog post attempts to introduce some basic 101 Football concepts and metaphors related to...

Baseball Park

Baseball Metaphors 101

First Pitch, Seventh Inning Stretch, Hit the Ball out of the Park, Pinch Hitter, Touch Base, Ballpark Estimate Over the years, it has become apparent to me that Baseball holds a unique place in...

Groundhog Day

Seasons Weather Metaphors 101

India lies in the tropical zone and snow is typically unheard of other than in a few northern states near the Himalayas. My first experience with snow was in America. The first time I...