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Discuss the following cases of metonymy of the underlined words

1, The pen is mightier than the sword.


2, He has just bought a nice sandwich.
3, The cocktail cost 20 USD a head.
4, I broke my heart over his cruelty.
5, They are the best brass players here.
6, She was the pride of her school.
7, The coffee pot is boiling.
8, I've never read Balzac in the original.
9, He earned his living by his pen.
10 ,The waitress laid a new set of table silver for dinner.
11, She was the pride of her school.
12, The coffee pot is boiling.
13, I've never read Balzac in the original.
14, He earned his living by his pen.
15 ,The waitress laid a new set of table silver for dinner.
16, They toasted the bride and bridegroom with glasses of champagne.
17.The prince succeeded to the crown.
18, Have you lost your tongue, Jack?
19. He has made a valuable collection of ancient coppers.
20. A lot of ham, chicken and cheese sandwiches were served at the party.

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