Physical Metaphors

Physical metaphors are figures of speech that use familiar physical experiences or objects to help explain or conceptualize more abstract ideas. By relating complex or intangible concepts to tangible, real-world sensations or items—such as describing time as a "flow" or memory as a "storage"—they make these ideas easier to grasp. These metaphors rely on our everyday understanding of physical phenomena to bridge the gap between the unfamiliar and the known, enhancing comprehension without oversimplifying the underlying concepts.