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No, "tongue-twisted" is not a metaphor. It is an idiom used to describe someone having difficulty speaking clearly or pronouncing words due to nervousness or confusion. Metaphors typically involve comparing two unlike things without using "like" or "as".
"I learned to hold my tongue" is a metaphor because it implies that the speaker has learned to be silent or refrain from speaking out, without directly comparing it to something else using "like" or "as".
This statement uses a simile, as it compares being blistered by the tongue to experiencing the effects of a harsh criticism or insult, but it does not directly state that one thing is the other.
The idiom "tongue-in-cheek" means that someone is saying something jokingly or insincerely, often with a humorous or ironic undertone. It implies that the speaker does not intend their remarks to be taken seriously.
Tonya tore two tiny toys out of Timmy's toy chest
Her smile was a sneaky shadow creeping across her face, hiding her true intentions in the darkness.