Figures of Speech: The Mind, Body Connection

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Allan Schwartz, LCSW, Ph.D. was in private practice for more than thirty years. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states ...Read More

8. Man, I was "stone cold sober" when I ran that red light.

There are many examples that fit into other sensory categories: "During the interview, I had butterflies in my stomach." "That mid term exam made me sick to my stomach."

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What do you think about metaphors? You see, I am "putting out feelers" to try and learn whether or not you liked this posting.

Allan N. Schwartz, PhD

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