Definition
A conventional metaphor is a metaphor that is commonly used in everyday language in a culture to give structure to some portion of that culture’s conceptual system.
Examples
(English)
- The understanding of time as a resource.
- Example: Time is running out.
- The understanding of life as a journey
- Example: It’s time to get on with your life.
Kinds
More specific concepts within conventional metaphor.
Sources 1
- Lakoff, G. and Johnson 1980, 66, 139