Subject: Mixed metaphors (Page 27)

The horses of Australia’s snowy mountains once served to harness the identity of a nation emerging from colonial rule.

Silence is bliss.

We all have our own legs to pull.

They gave him a raw shake.

I left the door wide open, and you didn't take the bait.

It's a walk in the cake.

Like a chicken with its hat off.

I'm not trying to poke holes at anybody.

It sticks out like a sore throat.

The greatest thing since sliced beer.

I’m getting up on my feedbox here.

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

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

Sometimes they bite the farm.

This thing is snowballing like a house afire!

When life throws you curve balls, make lemonade.

That snake in the grass is barking up the wrong tree.

It's like pulling hen's teeth.

One good egg in a barrel of rotten apples.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

It's like pushing a rock upstream.

You can’t have your hill and die on it too.

I've got an ace up my nose.