'He's (Jose Canseco) built like a Greek goddess.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Anderson describes Canseco's physique using a feminine metaphor.
- In plain terms
- He compares a male player to a female figure.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical descriptions can vary widely in sports talk.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should physical attributes be described?
- Do metaphors help clarify meaning?
Another view
The comparison might be seen as confusing or outdated.
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