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How does Teflon stick to the pan?

Science/Weather

Hell hath no fury like a wet cat.

Mixed metaphors

I won’t miss it one aorta!

Malaprops

Abstainer: A weak person who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.

Definitions

Diplomacy: The art of letting someone else have your own way.

Definitions

Never put all your eggs in one omelet.

Mixed metaphors

Siamese Twins: First person plural.

Definitions People

You've put your finger right on the nail.

Mixed metaphors

“I have a split personality,” said Tom, being frank.

Tom Swifties

“Do you know the location?” asked Tom warily.

Tom Swifties

Jury: A group of 12 people, who, having lied to the judge about their health, hearing, and business engagements, have failed to fool him.

Definitions

When you are in it up to your ears, keep your mouth shut.

Problems Situations

The niblick, with its heavy head of iron, is a capital club for knocking down solicitors.

Golf Sports

“I clubbed a diamondback snake with a spade,” Tom said heartlessly.

Tom Swifties

The hardness of the butter is proportional to the softness of the bread.

Murphy’s Laws

He's got a face like the north end of a south bound cow.

Appearance Expressions Ugly

He is so fat… he had his own area code.

Appearance Body Exaggerations Fat

Always yield to temptation, because it may not pass your way again.

Characteristics

Bank: An institution that will gladly lend you money provided you can prove you don’t need it.

Definitions Money

His car is so expensive the radiator requires Perrier.

Autos Exaggerations Things

Up a tree without a paddle.

Mixed metaphors