using a word, phrase, etc. not for its ordinary meaning, but for the idea or symbol that it represents or suggests

to provide the energy or motivation needed to drive or inspire a particular activity or process

to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or reaction

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

a sudden, clear understanding or insight, often accompanied by a feeling of enlightenment

to become clear or understood

appearing to be questionable or dishonest, often creating a feeling of suspicion or unease

unremarkable and lacking in distinctive or interesting qualities

(of people) lacking in intelligence or common sense, and as a result, one's ideas or actions seem foolish or absurd

something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

a subject or issue that is currently trending or receiving a lot of attention and discussion

a sense of gloom, worry, doubt, or uncertainty that follows or affects someone

so large or impressive that it is difficult to comprehend or believe

to recover from an illness, a serious operation, or other difficult situations

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

to cease to make progress or move forward

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

restrained or toned down in style, quality, or intensity

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

the final resolution of a situation or the reaching of a definitive conclusion or agreement

to end something in an unpleasant or negative way

to have some understanding or knowledge of something

something that is easy to do or accomplish

a romantic relationship that develops quickly and intensely, often with a sense of spontaneity and excitement

to move slowly and with great effort, as if walking through deep mud

a person who is experiencing intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, or any other strong emotion that causes them to feel overwhelmed and unable to function normally