Metonymical example sentences

"Metonymical" Example Sentences

1. She took a bite out of the apple.
2. He grabbed a hold of the rope.
3. She held the pen in her hand.
4. He grabbed a handful of coins.
5. She wiped the tears from her eyes.
6. He took a sip of coffee.
7. She opened the door with a key.
8. He grabbed a piece of bread.
9. She put the book back on the shelf.
10. He took a step forward.
11. She pulled the blanket up to her chin.
12. He took a drag from his cigarette.
13. She put the key in the lock.
14. He grabbed a handful of dirt.
15. She brushed the hair out of her face.
16. He took a deep breath.
17. She opened the window with a wrench.
18. He grabbed a handful of feathers.
19. She wiped the sweat from her forehead.
20. He took a swig of beer.
21. She closed the door behind her.
22. He grabbed a fistful of leaves.
23. She wiped the dust off the table.
24. He took a seat in the chair.
25. She opened the drawer with a key.
26. He grabbed a clump of grass.
27. She brushed the dirt off her shoes.
28. He took a bite of the sandwich.
29. She closed the window with a latch.
30. He grabbed a stick of gum.
31. She wiped the fog off the mirror.
32. He took a swing at the ball.
33. She opened the box with a knife.
34. He grabbed a stone from the ground.
35. She brushed the snow off her coat.
36. He took a drag off his cigar.
37. She opened the lid with a screwdriver.
38. He grabbed a handful of pebbles.
39. She wiped the smudge off the window.
40. He took a step back.

Common Phases

Rise and shine; break a leg; hit the ground running; piece of cake; the ball is in your court.