Table 3 The impartial categorization of spatial and non-spatial metaphors by the participants of the survey
Spatial/navigational concepts | Non-spatial/navigational concepts |
|---|---|
To navigate (100%) | “Butterflies” (80%) |
Crossroads (90%) | Open book (80%) |
Dead end, impasse (90%) | Pressure cooker (80%) |
Maze (90%) | I’m (was) struggling (80) |
Going in circles (100%) | Broken record (80%) |
New, unknown, unexplored, uncharted, unfamiliar territory (80%) | Busy bee (90%) |
Bypass, detour(ing) (90%) | Cold feet (80%) |
Pathways (90%) | Wake-up call (80%) |
My mind goes… (90%) | Piece of cake (80%) |
Rock bottom (80%) | Silver lining (90%) |
Mapping, mapped (80%) | Chemistry (90%) |
Light at the end of the tunnel (90%) |