2007-08-12 13:03:40 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I am The One! Here is My Word!
2007-08-12 13:55:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
A metaphor and a concept are closely related. Apples and Oranges are both fruits. Why --- because they are like each other -- how because they are the edible seed bearing parts of plants. If I say "He was a lion in the courtroom" that means he had qualities that were similar to those of a lion -- courage, boldness, stealth, skill. It's also true to say that metaphors are fundamentally conceptual. If there were a concept for beings that are stealthy/bold/skillful then that lawyer and a lion would both be subsumed within the concept, right. Nothing really is anything else. We can gather things together under concepts (like apples and oranges). Or we can gather then together in metaphors (like trial lawyers and lions) but apples are not oranges -- and more to the point -- this apple is not that orange, and lions are not lawyers, and more to the point, this lion is not that lawyer. In both cases we are saying that one thing is like another in some way. Metaphors and like concepts in some way; and vice-versa. They gather things together which in reality are distinct, separate, unique, not the same thing -- different things. Hope this helps you.
2016-05-21 01:28:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's one of those statements that can also function as a question or a prompt.
As a question, it would mean that the speaker is seeking reassurance from you that what they've said or done didn't strike you the wrong way or make you feel put-off or "excluded".
As a statement, it simply means that they're about to state a fact or condition that they realize is sometimes used as a crutch or an excuse by some people, but which they hope you won't interpret that way when they make the statement to you.
It's actually a rather polite interjection, though in a semi-back-backhanded sort of way. :-)
2007-08-12 13:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by uncleclover 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Note: Actually, 'pretentious' IS layman's terms to a lot of people.
2007-08-12 13:57:24 · answer #4 · answered by my 2 cents 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"greyguy" has the best answer of the first six I was able to read before I put my answer here. In my words, it simply means that the person making that statement feels they have a "better handle" on the situation being discussed, but doesn't want to come across as a "know-it-all" or "show-off". God Bless you.
2007-08-12 13:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your saying you dont want to come across as being stuck up or thinking your better than others
2007-08-12 13:43:18 · answer #6 · answered by Almost a college grad!!! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"I don't mean to come across as pretentious".
as a know it all.
as if I'm completely up my self.
as a conceited git.
as snobbish and insincere.
By using the sentence "I don't mean to come across as pretentious", you can't sound anything but pretentious.
2007-08-12 13:21:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about saying - " I want to sound exactly what I am thinking, without worrying about the impression that you may form of my statement" OR " My intent is not to sound made-up"
2007-08-12 13:19:40 · answer #8 · answered by Simrat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you'd really mean…"you are a plonker" Don't wish to seem pretentious, however.
2007-08-12 13:12:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It means you're looking down your nose at someone, but don't want to sound that way, or have someone think badly of you because of it.
2007-08-12 13:10:39 · answer #10 · answered by Insanity 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋