Tip 27. Useful metaphors 3
Which is the ONLY word to complete the expression correctly?
This year's conference will be taking place at a beautiful countryside hotel. For delegates who are unable to get there under their own .................... we will be providing a bus from the airport and town centre.
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Comment:
The metaphor "to get somewhere under one's own steam" means having your own means of transport.
Check your dictionary or follow this link for other metaphorical uses of 'steam'
If you would like to learn more about the power and importance of metaphor, watch this 9-minute TED presentation by James Geary.
