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  2. List of English-language metaphors - Wikipedia

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    A list of metaphors in the English language organised alphabetically by type. A metaphor is a literary figure of speech that uses an image, story or tangible thing to represent a less tangible thing or some intangible quality or idea; e.g.,

  3. Metaphor - Wikipedia

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    A metaphor is a figure of speech that, for rhetorical effect, directly refers to one thing by mentioning another. [1] It may provide (or obscure) clarity or identify ...

  4. Conscious uncoupling - Wikipedia

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    Conscious uncoupling" is a neologism used in the 21st century to refer to a relatively amicable breakup or marital divorce. It was popularized by Gwyneth Paltrow in 2014, when she used the phrase to describe her and her husband's then-recent separation.

  5. Divorce - Wikipedia

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    Divorce (also known as dissolution of marriage) is the process of terminating a marriage or marital union. [1] Divorce usually entails the canceling or reorganising of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country or state.

  6. Divorce in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Divorce mediation is an alternative to traditional divorce litigation that attempts to help opposing spouses find common ground during the divorce process. [ 81 ] [ 82 ] In a divorce mediation session, a mediator facilitates the discussion between the spouses by assisting with communication and providing information and suggestions to help ...

  7. Marital separation - Wikipedia

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    Although the emotional impact of separation is similar to that of divorce, [3] some argue that a temporary separation may also occur to enhance the marriage as a tool to stay together. Some experts regard a six-month separation as a good amount of time for a temporary separation, since it is long enough to set up a second household and gain ...

  8. Grounds for divorce (United States) - Wikipedia

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    A fault divorce is a divorce which is granted after the party asking for the divorce sufficiently proves that the other party did something wrong that justifies ending the marriage. [8] For example, in Texas, grounds for an "at-fault" divorce include cruelty, adultery, a felony conviction, abandonment, living apart, and commitment in a mental ...

  9. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Divorce [91] derrick Shoplifter [17] dewdropper Young man who sleeps all day and doesn't have a job [91] dib Share of the proceeds [136] dick. Main article: Detective. Private investigator coined around 1900, the term finds major recognition in the 20's [136] dimbox. Main article: Taxi. Taxicab; see Hack [91] dimbox Jaunt Taxi ride [91] dincher ...