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