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metalepsis
Metalepsis (from ) is a figure of speech in which a word or a phrase from figurative speech is used in a new context.
==Examples==
*"I've got to catch the worm tomorrow."
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*"The early bird catches the worm" is a common maxim, advocating getting an early start on the day to achieve success. The subject, by referring to this maxim, is compared to the bird; tomorrow, the speaker will awaken early in order to achieve success.
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