5 Examples of Metaphor

1.      The road is a snake

Jalan itu seperti ular.

2.      His business continues to flourish

Bisnisnya terus maju pesat.

3.      He is hanging on a thread in the coming competition

Nasibnya bagai telur di ujung tanduk dalam kompetisi mendatang.

4.      He is a pig

Dia jorok

5.      icy needles

jarum-jarum dingin

5 Examples of Proverb

1.  One man's trash is another man's treasure.

 Different people have different ideas about what's valuable.

2.     There's no time like the present. 
             If you need to do something, don't wait until later. Do it now.
3.     Necessity is the mother of invention. 
            When you're really in need, you think of creative solutions to your problems.
4.     Good things come to those who wait. 
             Be patient. Eventually something good will happen to you.
 5.     You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.

             If you try to help someone, but they don't take your advice or offers, give up. You can't force someone to accept your help.

5 Examples of Idiom

1.      Better safe than sorry

Arti: Lebih baik bersiap-siap daripada menyesal (sedia payung sebelum hujan).

2.      Easier said than done
Arti: Beribicara lebih mudah daripada mengerjakan, tidak semudah kelihatannya.

3.      Fish story
Arti: Cerita bohong.

4.      Man proposes, God disposes
Arti: Manusia punya rencana, Tuhan yang menentukan.

5.      More than meets the eye
Arti: Sesuatu yang memilik arti lebih daripada yang terlihat mata.