Subject: Mixed metaphors

Mixed metaphors:

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. A mixed metaphor is the use of two or more unrelated metaphors that are incongruous or illogical when combined. Here are some mixed metaphors we’ve seen and heard.

It ain't rocket surgery.

Mixed metaphors

It sent goosebumps up my spine.

Mixed metaphors

If you don't wear your seat belt, you're just a missile waiting to happen.

Mixed metaphors

He's really low dog on the totem pole.

Mixed metaphors

It'll be a cold day in January when that happens!

Mixed metaphors

They try to balance a fine line.

Mixed metaphors

Up the creek in a boat with a hole.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Mixed metaphors TV/Movie Quotes

Get two birds stoned at once.

Mixed metaphors

That's a huge weight lifted off my head.

Mixed metaphors

Let him who is without sin cast the first vote.

Mixed metaphors

You buttered your bread; now you'll have to sleep in it.

Mixed metaphors

This is no time to pull the rug out in the middle of the stream.

(1921 – 1991) U.S. Representative (Massachusetts)
Mixed metaphors

Never judge a book by its title.

Mixed metaphors

… if the child was misbehaving, that's one thing, but if her parents were encouraging her, that's a whole new ballpark…

Mixed metaphors

Never lick a gift horse in the mouth.

Mixed metaphors

Beijing will collect and melt snow this winter in a bid to quench the water shortage that has plagued the Chinese capital for years.

Mixed metaphors

It's like pulling hen's teeth.

Mixed metaphors

I wasn't living under my parents' house anymore.

Mixed metaphors

Is that going to throw a wrinkle?

Mixed metaphors

A bird in the hand is mightier than the sword.

Mixed metaphors

I was the mother hen to all these little ducks.

Mixed metaphors