CHAPTER 1
Analogy(anal–o–gee)
(a) The comparable resemblance between two things on which a comparison may be made; also, a slight or moderate or other certain similarity, on which a comparison maybe formed: relationship; similarity; resemblance; equivalent; figure of speech; simile; correlation; link; comparison; likeness; match; symbol; accordance; approximation; likening or as in biology analogous relationship
(b) A conformity, resemblance, connection or correlation between the relationship of entities to one another or similarity in specific circumstances on which a difference may be founded.
Example of the analogy between
clock = ticker = heart
clock = face = dial = face = moosh
clock = strike = punch = to clock someone in the dial = face
fuck = intercourse = root = sex
heart and the clock = ticker
heart and the pump = drive = energy = determination
heart and the pump = thump = steal
proboscis = trunk = snout = snozzle = nose
penis = prick = a sexual connotation to penetrate
penis = prick = obnoxious person or thing
pickle= quandary or pickle = dill = idiot = dill = drongo = fool
prick = thrust = offensive = abusive = of a male = a prick
root = delve = prod = poke = enter = intercourse
root = dig = delve = root around = act foolish shoestring = live on a shoestring = meagre income = survival
(c) Logic,a form of reasoning in which similarities are inferred from analogous instances; simulated articulation or the creation of existing words in forming inflections or the creation of others, without intervention of the determinative steps, through which these first happened
(d) A comparison indicating that two or more things have similarity in some respects; accordance; appearance; approximation; correlation; equivalent; fashion; figure of speech; function; identity; likeness; link; likening; relationship; resemblance; match; similarity; simile; similitude; symbol
Idiom
The language of connotation, mode, vernacular; the distinctive expression peculiar to the language of a country or people simile (sim– ill–ee)
(a) a figure of speech relating to the comparison of one thing to another, of a different kind, e.g. 'as a man like an ox (of strength)' or 'agile as a monkey (nimble)'
Similes draw similarity with the help of the words of "like" or "as." Consequently, it is a direct comparison.
(b) An expression in which a person or object is depicted as being comparable to someone or something else
(c) analogous, comparison, facsimile, procedure, guise, appearance, resemblance, symbol
Similitude
a person or thing resembling the like or counterpart or equal of another; a parable; an allegory; the characteristic of the circumstance of being similar; similarity.
Aa
a; (give someone) the big a (the arse); snub; abandon; sack
a bit rich beyond the bounds of decorum; ridiculous; over exaggerated
a–over– t (arse over tit) to be tipped or fall head over heels in an undignified manner; upended; slip or trip over
a good root and a fart would kill him a weak, timid, insipid man
a rooster one day, a feather duster the next the uncertainty of success in a competitive field or job
about as funny as a hatful of arseholes an unappreciated comment or joke which is said in bad taste
about as happy as a bastard on Father's Day dejected, dispirited, glum
about as happy as a man covered in whipped cream andthrown into a bed full of lesbians disappointed; dejected; out of luck
about as useful as a chocolate tea pot a person or item with limited capabilities
about as useful as a drover's pup scatter–brained, inept
about as useful as a one–legged man in an arse kicking contest something absolutely of no use whatsoever, futile
about as useful as tits on a bull ineffectual; pointless; inappropriate
account; give a good account of oneself acquit or absolve oneself; not be open to criticism; perform well
account: go to one's account die and be judged
account; take something into account consider, make allowance for, include it, in one's planning
account; of no account insignificant; not to matter
ace it up an instruction to cease doing something, especially to one teasing or arguing; stop the noise; be quite
ace in the hole something in reserve that will ensure a victory to expectations
ace; on one's ace alone; by oneself
ace; to be ace of quality; outstanding; of excellence
ace; to be an ace to be a champion or the best at (particularly in sport)
ache; to be an ache in the freckle or bum to cause unnecessary concern to upset or worry someone
acid; put the acid on (someone) to exert pressure on someone in a manner that refusal of a request is near impossible
acid; take the acid off (someone) to stop pressuring them
ack–willie a military term for one who is 'away without leave, permission' (a.w.o.l)
acquit; to acquit oneself to perform well or above the desired standard; behave in an acceptable manner
acre; a foot in the acre to receive a kick in the posterior; bum
act; bung or stack on an act to lose one's temper; throw a tantrum; a rude out burst
act; bunging on an act pretending to be something which you are not; not being truthful about oneself
act or be your age to behave in a manner in keeping with that expected of one's age "You are being silly, why don't you act your age?"
act; to act up to misbehave; play up to gain an advantage
act the goat play the fool
Adam; not to know someone from Adam (or Eve) not to recognize; not to know someone at all
Adam; to drink Adam's ale drink water
Adrian Quist or Adrian (rhyming slang) a condition of those who've had a few too many alcoholic drinks and are somewhat inebriated
advantage; take advantage of treat someone unfairly for one's own benefit; make use of the advantage
afoul; run afoul of break the rules; become involved or entangled with someone (the law) or something
after all the rain, it's still only half way up the ducks (back) the result hasn't helped our situation or expectations
age; act or be your age to be told to behave; act in a manner in keeping with one's age
age; come of age become legally, an adult
age of consent the age at which a person can legally have sex or be legally married
ages; waiting for ages waiting a very long time
agony; put, pile or turn on the agony to expand on an event or a depressing tale, particularly that of misfortune
ah, yeah! and I've heard ducks fart under water, too! refuting a lie or reacting to a distortion of the facts
air; an air head one with little retention of important matters; an imbecile; desultory
air; clear the air table one's grievances or theories;...
