Bumped into Harpo transformed as a figure of speech Crossword Clue

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The clue for today's crossword puzzle is "Bumped into Harpo transformed as a figure of speech." The answer for this clue is "METAPHOR."

Let's break down the clue to understand how it leads to the answer:

• Clue: Bumped into Harpo - This phrase suggests a physical encounter or collision with someone named Harpo. Harpo is likely a reference to Harpo Marx, a famous comedian known for his role in the Marx Brothers comedy act. So we have a physical encounter with Harpo Marx in the clue.
• Transformed as a figure of speech - The word "transformed" indicates that the encounter with Harpo Marx is being portrayed in a different form. A figure of speech is a way of expressing something in a non-literal way.

Putting these clues together, we can infer that the answer is related to a figure of speech that describes a physical encounter or collision with Harpo Marx. The answer is "METAPHOR."

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things, without using "like" or "as." It allows for a deeper understanding or visualization of a concept by describing it in terms of something else. In this case, the metaphor suggests a collision or physical encounter with Harpo Marx, but it's not meant to be taken literally. It adds depth and imagery to the description.

So, in conclusion, the answer "METAPHOR" is a figure of speech that embodies the physical encounter with Harpo Marx in a non-literal and imaginative way.

Definition of "METAPHOR"

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable

Example :

when we speak of gene maps and gene mapping, we use a cartographic metaphor

her poetry depends on suggestion and metaphor

the amounts of money being lost by the company were enough to make it a metaphor for an industry that was teetering

 The Crossword clue "Bumped into Harpo transformed as a figure of speech" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	16 November 2018	METAPHOR