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Practice and learn metaphors used in economic texts.

par DIANA JUDITH RODRIGUEZ AREVALO
1

overheat overheating container cool down

The economy is . HINT : The economy is described as a that can or .

2

recovery on journey the road

The economy is to . HINT : Economic progress is likened to a , with obstacles to overcome and a destination to reach .

3

fought strategy challenges battle fight

We must inflation . HINT : Economic are depicted as enemies to be , framing economic policy as a .

4

machine mechanical controllable engine repaired

The economic is stalling . HINT : The economy is compared to a that can be fine - tuned , , or fueled , highlighting the and aspects of economic activity .

5

healthy dynamic grow sick economy

The market is . HINT : The or market is portrayed as a living organism that can be healthy or , or shrink , which emphasizes its and self - regulating nature .

6

frameworks foundations structures built build

We need to a stronger economy . HINT : Economic systems are described as that can be , demolished , or renovated , suggesting that economic policies can lay or create .

7

disasters overwhelming natural crises tsunami

The economic downturn hit like a . HINT : Economic are likened to , emphasizing their sudden , , and uncontrollable impact .

8

entity decisions behavior opinions spoken

The market has . HINT : The market is personified as an with the ability to make or express , suggesting a self - regulating mechanism that reflects collective .

9

economic balance forces equilibrium Economic

We need to the budget . HINT : activities are often described in terms of , implying a need for this between different .

10

headwinds difficult weather conditions unpredictable

We are facing economic . HINT : The economy is compared to , indicating that economic challenges can be and to navigate .