30 March 2021 | 98 replies
Metaphorically of course.
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10 May 2017 | 11 replies
Once they start peeling back the metaphorical (and literal) layers you don't know what you're going to find.
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19 February 2017 | 2 replies
I like the sailor/captain metaphor. :)But I'm not sure I follow your logic here.
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25 September 2018 | 19 replies
Once you are on their radar.....Your train may be running out of track.Sorry for the mixed metaphor.
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29 March 2014 | 26 replies
Although I'm not keen on sports metaphors, I think of this business as having a limited number of home runs on the front end.
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16 December 2017 | 58 replies
@Brian Garrett Sounds like I need to work on my metaphors!!
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6 October 2017 | 5 replies
If this is just a "one and done" then I'd just take the cash and drive off into the metaphorical sunset.
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14 August 2013 | 21 replies
Using a sports metaphor here, I view them as a teammate that provides a crucial skill that compliments mine and helps us win.
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18 November 2017 | 7 replies
If I had to choose metaphors, I would actually go with Bi-Polar vs Depression.
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14 January 2009 | 0 replies
Now, as a metaphor, would you care to imagine the Baby Boomer generation as the rabbit in the American economy?