Compléter Economic MetaphorsVersion en ligne Practice and learn metaphors used in economic texts. par DIANA JUDITH RODRIGUEZ AREVALO 1 overheat overheating down container cool The economy is . HINT : The economy is described as a that can or . 2 the recovery journey on road The economy is to . HINT : Economic progress is likened to a , with obstacles to overcome and a destination to reach . 3 challenges battle fought fight strategy We must inflation . HINT : Economic are depicted as enemies to be , framing economic policy as a . 4 repaired machine mechanical engine controllable 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 grow dynamic sick economy healthy 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 foundations build built structures frameworks 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 overwhelming disasters natural tsunami crises The economic downturn hit like a . HINT : Economic are likened to , emphasizing their sudden , , and uncontrollable impact . 8 opinions behavior decisions spoken entity 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 Economic forces balance equilibrium We need to the budget . HINT : activities are often described in terms of , implying a need for this between different . 10 weather conditions difficult headwinds unpredictable We are facing economic . HINT : The economy is compared to , indicating that economic challenges can be and to navigate .