His eyes were rolling in their sockets, and his face had taken on the colour and expression of a devout tomato. I could see he loved like a thousand bricks.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- His face looks red and he expresses intense love described metaphorically.
- In plain terms
- He looks very happy and loves someone deeply.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong emotion shows clearly on the face.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does love change your look?
- Can you hide deep emotions?
Another view
The metaphor is humorous and may mask genuine depth.
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