Metaphors used in daily life, often borrowed from the world of creativity, planning, and aesthetics:

• By design – Intentionally or purposefully planned.Example: The chaos in his room is by design; he claims it inspires creativity.

• Blueprint for success – A detailed plan or strategy to achieve success.Example: Hard work and determination are her blueprint for success.

• Sketchy details – Vague or incomplete information.Example: The instructions he gave were sketchy at best.

• Draw the line – To set a boundary or limit.Example: I draw the line at working late every single night.

• A rough draft – An initial, incomplete version of a plan or idea.Example: This essay is just a rough draft; the final version will be much better.

• Fine-tune – To make small adjustments for perfection.Example: The presentation needs to be fine-tuned before the big meeting.

• Out of the picture – Not involved or relevant anymore.Example: With the rival out of the picture, we can focus on our goals.

• Frame of mind – A particular mood or attitude.Example: She approached the meeting in the right frame of mind.

• Back to the drawing board – Starting over after a failed attempt.Example: The design didn’t work, so it’s back to the drawing board.

• A work of art – Something outstanding or beautifully done.Example: That meal she cooked was a work of art!

• Outside the box – Thinking creatively or unconventionally.Example: To solve this problem, we need to think outside the box.

• A blank canvas – A fresh start with endless possibilities.Example: After graduation, her career felt like a blank canvas.

• Paint a picture – To vividly describe something.Example: He painted a picture of his dream vacation that made us all envious.

• Brush up on – To improve or refresh a skill.Example: She’s brushing up on her Photoshop skills for the new job.

• Design flaw – A fundamental problem in the planning or structure of something.Example: The lack of windows in the room is a major design flaw.

• Fits like a glove – Perfectly suited or designed for a purpose.Example: That jacket fits you like a glove!

• In the same mold – Sharing similar characteristics or qualities.Example: The new manager was cast in the same mold as the old one.

• A picture paints a thousand words – Visuals convey ideas more effectively than words.Example: Instead of explaining the data, let’s show it in a graph\u2014a picture paints a thousand words.

• Shape up or ship out – Improve your performance or leave.Example: The boss told the team to shape up or ship out before the deadline.

• Out of proportion – Blown out of scale or exaggerated.Example: The issue was minor, but they blew it out of proportion.