Is the following statement a metaphor?
Life is a winding road.
Yes, the statement "Life is a winding road" is a metaphor. It compares life to a winding road, implying that life is full of twists and turns and unexpected changes, without using the words "like" or "as".
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Is the following statement a metaphor?

### Input:
Life is a winding road.

### Output:
Yes, the statement "Life is a winding road" is a metaphor. It compares life to a winding road, implying that life is full of twists and turns and unexpected changes, without using the words "like" or "as".