I am sick as a horse.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- I am extremely ill, using a vivid comparison to a horse.
- In plain terms
- I’m very sick, like a horse.
- What can you take from it?
- Use vivid metaphors to convey intensity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does exaggeration help or hinder communication?
Another view
The metaphor may sound humorous rather than serious.
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