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.

I feel like a bridegroom waiting at the altar for a blind date.

Mixed metaphors

The bottom line boils down to…

Mixed metaphors

Don't beat a dead horse in the mouth.

Mixed metaphors

One of the things you have to say for him: he doesn't mince his punches.

(1908 – 1997) German-born teacher, academic & humorist
Mixed metaphors

The [outdoor] sculpture park has opened its doors for the summer.

Mixed metaphors

It's like locking the barn door after the nuts have bolted.

Mixed metaphors

You’ve really put your finger on the nail there.

Mixed metaphors

Get in the boat and swim or get out.

Mixed metaphors

They will never buy the cow if they can get the eggs for free.

(1971 – ) American actress
Mixed metaphors TV/Movie Quotes

Keep your ear to the grindstone.

Mixed metaphors

He’s still green behind the ears.

Mixed metaphors

We all act as one heartbeat.

Mixed metaphors

I knew enough to realize that the alligators were in the swamp and that it was time to circle the wagons.

Mixed metaphors

The writing is on the wall for bookshops.

Mixed metaphors

She has bigger dogs to fry.

Mixed metaphors

These two guys are cut out of the same mold.

Mixed metaphors

This snowball is coming down the mountain with a full head of steam.

Mixed metaphors

We are rolling out fresh fruit in primary schools.

Mixed metaphors

Seeing a buzzard catch a rare phalarope is in bird-watching terms, like killing two birds with one stone.

Mixed metaphors

There's been a lot of spilt milk under the bridge.

Mixed metaphors

The early worm is being picked first.

Mixed metaphors