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We wanted to help the indiguous people of the country.

Malaprops

He’s crooked as a barrel full of fish hooks.

Characteristics Expressions Honesty Insults

“I punched him in the stomach three times,” said Tom triumphantly.

Tom Swifties

Experience: What you get from being inexperienced.

Definitions

Keep your ear to the grapevine.

Mixed metaphors

It is so hot… potatoes cook underground.

Exaggerations Heat Science/Weather

I shot the wind out of his saddle.

Mixed metaphors

The best way to get over a guy is to get under a new one!

Dating Men Relationships Sex

The sooner you fall behind the more time you'll have to catch up.

Problems

Applause before a speaker begins his talk is an act of faith; applause during the speech is an act of hope; applause after he has concluded is an act of charity.

Communication Speech

Footnote: Useless information placed where you can skip it.

Definitions

Foot: A politician’s pacifier.

Definitions Politicians

To make the drawers work better, rub them with paraphernalia.

Malaprops

I’m still not sure if I understand ambiguity.

Beliefs Opinion

He'll take your head off at the blink of a hat.

Mixed metaphors

“I feel a draft,” Tom said coolly.

Tom Swifties

Among the many remedies that won’t cure a cold, the most common is advice.

Beliefs Health

Oh, for I minute there, I thought I was illuminating.

Malaprops

“Let’s eat kosher tonight,” said Tom judiciously.

Tom Swifties

Nervous as a cat in a room full of rockers

Characteristics Emotions Expressions

Sometimes you just have to let sleeping dogs fall where they may.

Mixed metaphors