This is an overview on how metaphors play a complex part of our lives. Throughout this paper I will discuss how metaphors can actually describe an event and make it sound more captivating than it really is by simply using a different variety of words. Time after time we hear metaphors and/or folklore to help us put in perspective things which are not explainable. We shall set out on a quest to explore the world of metaphors. How do they propel us on the paths of our journeys of everyday life? …