Hugs are like medicine for the soul.

Meaning: This means that hugs can make you feel better emotionally, even if you are not physically sick.

Choice of Words: Medicine is something that is used to treat or prevent illness. Soul is the part of a person that is not physical.

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Hugs are like a warm blanket on a cold day.

Meaning: This means that hugs can make you feel warm and cozy, like when you're wrapped up in a blanket on a cold day.

Choice of Words: Hugs are when you wrap your arms around someone and squeeze them close. Blanket is a soft, warm covering that you put over yourself when you're cold. Cold means not warm, like when it's winter outside.

Hugs are like a special superpower.

Meaning: This means that hugs can make you feel powerful and strong, like when you have a superpower.

Choice of Words: Hugs are when you wrap your arms around someone and squeeze them close. Superpower is a special ability that only some people have, like flying or reading minds.

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