The world’s sharpest thing
Riddle:
What’s sharper than a knife, cuts without leaving a mark, and is used every day?
Answer:
Answer: A tongue. Explanation: This riddle uses metaphor. The tongue is said to be “sharp” because of harsh words or insults that can hurt emotionally, though they leave no physical cut. The trick is that listeners expect something literally sharp, like a blade or needle, but the answer points to something figuratively sharp.