In this case, "proverbial sunrise" means not the actual sunrise (which would be difficult, because the Pacific is west of the Californian coast he's likely referring to), but a metaphorical one. Like "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence", it's the "proverbial" fence, because we're not talking about the actual fence between my grass and my neighbor's, or the color quality of our lawns.
In this case, "proverbial sunrise" means not the actual sunrise (which would be difficult, because the Pacific is west of the Californian coast he's likely referring to), but a metaphorical one. Like "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence", it's the "proverbial" fence, because we're not talking about the actual fence between my grass and my neighbor's, or the color quality of our lawns.
i could never figure out what that first line was....!
anyone know what a peruvial sunrise is...? :-/
Proverbial - of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb thefreedictionary.com/proverbial
Proverbial - of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb thefreedictionary.com/proverbial
I think he is saying that the sunrise is beautiful, like something described in a Proverb.
I think he is saying that the sunrise is beautiful, like something described in a Proverb.
I think it is the Proverbial (Meaning: expressed in a proverb)Sunrise.
I think it is the Proverbial (Meaning: expressed in a proverb)Sunrise.
here is another definition:- Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well known phrase; The groin or the testicles; Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale; Widely known; famous; stereotypical
here is another definition:- Used to replace a word that might be considered unacceptable in a particular situation, when using a well known phrase; The groin or the testicles; Of, resembling, or expressed as a proverb, cliché, fable, or fairy tale; Widely known; famous; stereotypical
I have used this word used to describe something "same old" or usual. Like the same sunrise it ever was.
I have used this word used to describe something "same old" or usual. Like the same sunrise it ever was.
In this case, "proverbial sunrise" means not the actual sunrise (which would be difficult, because the Pacific is west of the Californian coast he's likely referring to), but a metaphorical one. Like "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence", it's the "proverbial" fence, because we're not talking about the actual fence between my grass and my neighbor's, or the color quality of our lawns.
In this case, "proverbial sunrise" means not the actual sunrise (which would be difficult, because the Pacific is west of the Californian coast he's likely referring to), but a metaphorical one. Like "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence", it's the "proverbial" fence, because we're not talking about the actual fence between my grass and my neighbor's, or the color quality of our lawns.