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.

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Silence is bliss.

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We all have our own legs to pull.

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They gave him a raw shake.

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

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It's a walk in the cake.

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Like a chicken with its hat off.

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I'm not trying to poke holes at anybody.

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It sticks out like a sore throat.

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The greatest thing since sliced beer.

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I’m getting up on my feedbox here.

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

(1908 – 1997) German-born teacher, academic & humorist
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Sometimes they bite the farm.

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This thing is snowballing like a house afire!

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When life throws you curve balls, make lemonade.

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

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It's like pulling hen's teeth.

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One good egg in a barrel of rotten apples.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
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It's like pushing a rock upstream.

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

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I've got an ace up my nose.

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