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What does it mean?
The speaker compliments a jacket by comparing it to toast and butter.
In plain terms
They call a jacket nice using a food comparison.
What can you take from it?
Unusual comparisons can make compliments memorable.

Where it applies

  • social interaction
  • fashion comment

Putting it to work

  • use metaphors to praise

Questions to consider

  • What makes a good compliment?
  • How do you describe style?

Another view

The comparison is abstract and might be confusing.

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